Memory Stores-Madison Dawson 3/6/22

Memory Stores-Madison Dawson 3/6/22

1. Sensory Storage

   • Lasts up to a few seconds depending on the sense, the capacity is vast because of the amount of sensory input
   • Very brief maintence system for vison, hearing, taste, smell, and touch

2. Long-Term Storage

   • Memories or information here is relatively permanent
   • Nearly limitless capacity

3. Short-Term Storage

   • Memories maintain here for short time. If info is not manipulated further, it is lost.
   • Lasts up to 20 seconds, and has a capacity limit of 7 times (plus or minus 2)