Unit 1 - Models of Memory

Multi-Store Model of Memory

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD4hPEW18tU&index=27&list=UUihhn04L6q6sjkByuXrr-vQ&safe=active - This clip explains the memory process according to the multi-store model of memory. 

Key things to remember:

1. There are 3 distinct, unitary stores (Sensory, STM and LTM)
2. Each store differs in terms of capacity, duration and coding

3  Information flows in a set sequence

4. Attention and rehearsal are key to the memory process

5. Memory is a relatively passive process

Can you explain each of these points in more detail?  Please note:  To complete effective AO1 you need to explain how information flows through the system and you need to include information about each store (e.g. capacity, duration and coding)

Does research suggest that this is a good or bad model of memory?

Extra work: What do we know about the sensory memory store?
Find out -
1. How do we encode into the sensory store?
2. What are the names of the different components of the sensory store - there are five!
3.  What is the duration of the sensory store (in general and specifically)
Please note:  The capacity of the sensory store (when looking at it in it's entirety) is unlimited.  We can take in huge amounts of information from each of the different senses at one given moment in time!

Working Memory Model (WMM)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlX20jqKJ8g&feature=related
http://www.simplypsychology.org/working%20memory.html

Watch this video clip and read the information in the document above.  Use the information to complete the following questions:

1. Name each of the components of the wmm and explain the role that each one plays

2. What does this model suggest about multi-tasking?
3. What is the capacity of each of the components of the wmm?
4. How do we code information into each component of the wmm?
 

3. The video talks about key research completed to prove the wmm.  Give details of the research and explain what it proves about the wmm. 
4.  You need three strengths for the wmm - do you know any additional strengths?
5.  What is the main problem wit the wmm?  Explain in full detail