Sensory Memory

Sensory Memory

1. is

   • Shortest term element of memory
   • Initial contact of stimuli
   • When information is bought in by senses

2. Also known as first level memory

3. Hardest type of memory to grasp

4. Types

   • Iconic
     • Visual
       • 0.5 Sec
   • Echoic
     • Sound
       • 3-4 Sec
   • Haptic
     • Touch
       • < 1 Sec

5. Input quickly transferred to short term memory

6. Very high capacity

7. Information is unprocessed