Multi-Store Model Of Memory

Multi-Store Model Of Memory

1. Sensory Register

   • encoding via senses
   • capacity = unlimited
   • duration = up to 2 seconds

2. Short Term Memory (STM)

   • encoding = accoustic
   • capacity = 7+-2
   • duration = unlimited

3. Long Term Memory (LTM)

   • encoding = semantic
   • capacity = 15-30 seconds
   • duration = possibly a lifetime

4. Strengths

   • supports HM case study - couldn't make new memories
   • first model of memory to identify differences between STM and LTM
   • supports evidence from brain damaged patients

5. Weeknesses

   • model is too simplistic
   • complexity of brain damaged patients goes against simplistic model