Atkinson and Shiffrin Theory

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What is the Atkinson and Shiffrin Theory?

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A model of memory that describes how information is processed through three stages: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

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How long does short-term memory retain information?

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Approximately 30 seconds.

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What divides information between important and unimportant data?

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Sensory registers.

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In what year was the Atkinson and Shiffrin model developed?

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1968.

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What is level 1 of the Information-Processing Theory?

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Sensory Registers.

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What is sensory memory?

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The initial stage of memory that holds sensory information for a very brief period.

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What is short-term memory?

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A temporary storage system that holds information for a limited duration, typically around 30 seconds.

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What is long-term memory?

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A more permanent storage system that can hold vast amounts of information for extended periods.

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What is the role of working memory?

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To actively process and manipulate information in short-term memory.

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What is the difference between sensory memory and short-term memory?

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Sensory memory holds information for a very brief period, while short-term memory retains information for a longer duration.