The Multi Store Model (Atkinson & Shiffrin - 1968)

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Where do we receive sensory information from?
Environment
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How long is information held in the sensory memory?
1-2 seconds
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How does information move from the sensory memory to the short term memory?
Attention
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How many items can the short term memory hold?
5-9 items
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How long is information held in the short term memory?
15-30 seconds
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How does information move from the short term memory to the long term memory?
Rehearsal of information
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What is the capacity of the long term memory?
Infinite
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How can information be lost in the long term memory?
Lack of use causes the information to decay
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What name can be given to the group including the sensory memory, short term memory and long term memory?
Stores
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