L11.1 - Memory and cognition

What types of memory are included in the modal model for memory

• sensory memory

• working memory

• long-term memory

• future-oriented memory

What is the function of sensory memory

• take in information

• seat of conscious thought

• store information permanently

What is the function of working memory

• take in information

• seat of conscious thought

• store information permanently

What is the function of long-term memory

• take in information

• seat of conscious thought

• store information permanently

What is the capacity for sensory memory

• large amount of information

• quite small

• limitless

What is the capacity for working memory

• large amount of information

• quite small

• limitless

What is the capacity for long term memory

• large amount of information

• quite small

• limitless

What is the duration of sensory memory

• brief (250-300msec for visual, 2-3 sec for auditory)

• stays while it is being processed (rehearsed)

• relative permanent

What is the duration of working memory

• brief (250-300msec for visual, 2-3 sec for auditory)

• stays while it is being processed (rehearsed)

• relative permanent

What is the duration of long-term memory

• brief (250-300msec for visual, 2-3 sec for auditory)

• stays while it is being processed (rehearsed)

• relative permanent