Quiz on Dual Store Model and Memory Components

What is the main idea behind the Dual Store Model?

• Memory and processing are separate

• Memory and processing are the same

• Memory is more important than processing

• Processing is more important than memory

What is the capacity of the sensory register?

• Moderate

• Very large

• Unlimited

• Very limited

How long does visual information typically last in the sensory register?

• 5 to 10 seconds

• Less than 1 second to 2 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute

What is required to move information from the sensory register to working memory?

• Writing it down

• Sleep

• Attention

• Repetition

Which of the following factors does NOT influence attention?

• Physical characteristics

• Time of day

• Personal significance

• Social cues

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

• To store information

• To focus attention and oversee information flow

• To retrieve information

• To enhance sensory input

What is the process of combining pieces of information in working memory called?

• Chunking

• Encoding

• Rehearsal

• Retrieval

What is the duration of information in working memory?

• Indefinitely

• Less than 30 seconds

• 1 minute

• 5 minutes

What is the capacity of long-term memory?

• Unlimited

• Very limited

• Moderate

• Variable

What type of knowledge is primarily stored in long-term memory?

• Immediate knowledge

• Working knowledge

• Sensory knowledge

• Declarative knowledge