Understanding the Multi-Store Model

What is the primary function of sensory memory in the multi-store model of memory?

• To store information permanently

• To briefly hold sensory information

• To process information for long-term storage

• To organise information for retrieval

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of short-term memory?

• Limited capacity

• Long duration

• Vulnerability to interference

• Active processing of information

In the context of the multi-store model, which type of memory is responsible for the initial processing of sensory input?

• Long-term memory

• Short-term memory

• Sensory memory

• Working memory

What is the typical duration of information retention in short-term memory without rehearsal?

• 1-2 seconds

• 15-30 seconds

• 1-2 minutes

• Indefinitely

Which process is essential for transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory?

• Encoding

• Retrieval

• Sensory registration

• Forgetting

What is the capacity of short-term memory as proposed by George Miller?

• 3-4 items

• 5-9 items

• 10-15 items

• 20-25 items

Which type of memory is considered to have an unlimited capacity?

• Sensory memory

• Short-term memory

• Long-term memory

• Working memory

What is the primary role of long-term memory in the multi-store model?

• To temporarily hold information

• To store information permanently

• To filter sensory input

• To process information for immediate use

Which of the following is an example of information stored in long-term memory?

• The sound of a bell you just heard

• A phone number you just dialled

• Your childhood home address

• The colour of the shirt you are currently wearing

In the multi-store model, which memory store is responsible for the initial filtering of sensory information?

• Long-term memory

• Short-term memory

• Sensory memory

• Working memory