Models of memory - y12

What is the capacity of the sensory register?

• <1 second

• 2 seconds

• 3 seconds

• 4 seconds

What is the duration of short-term memory without rehearsal?

• 18-30 sec

• 10-15 sec

• 30-45 sec

• 1-2 min

Who proposed the multi-store model of memory?

• Miller

• Baddeley

• Peterson & Peterson

• Atkinson & Shiffrin

Which type of rehearsal is important for transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory?

• Maintenance
• Elaborative
• Sensory
• Semantic

What is the capacity of short-term memory according to the working memory model?

• 5-9 chunks
• 3-5 chunks
• 10-12 chunks
• 15-20 chunks

Who proposed the working memory model of memory?

• Baddeley and Hitch
• Atkinson and Shiffrin
• Miller
• Loftus

What is the role of the central executive in the working memory model?

• Attention control
• Storage
• Rehearsal
• Retrieval

Which component of the working memory model is responsible for processing visual information?

• Visuo-spatial sketchpad
• Phonological loop
• Central executive
• Episodic buffer

Which component of the working memory model is responsible for processing verbal information?

• Phonological loop
• Visuo-spatial sketchpad
• Central executive
• Episodic buffer

What is the difference between episodic and semantic memory?

• Episodic is personal experiences, while semantic is general knowledge
• Episodic is general knowledge, while semantic is personal experiences
• Episodic is sensory memory, while semantic is short-term memory
• Episodic is procedural memory, while semantic is declarative memory