Multi-Store Memory Model Evaluation

Multi-Store Memory Model Evaluation

1. LAB STUDY

   • The MSM explains that the more you rehearse information, the more likely you are to transfer it to LTM, and remember it for a long period of time
     • However, Craik and Watkins (1973) found that it depends on the type of rehearsal you do. They discovered that there are two types of rehearsal: Maintenance rehearsal which is the type described in the MSM. It does not transfer information into LTM, it just maintain it in STM.
       • Elaborative rehearsal is needed for long-term storage, this occurs when you link the information to your existing knowledge.
         • This is a limitation of the MSM because it is another research finding that cannot be explained by the model.

2. BRAIN DAMAGE CASE STUDY

   • The MSM can be argued to be oversimplifying memory structures and processes.
     • KF who suffered a brain damage found that his STM for digits was very poor when they read them out loud to him, but his recall was much better when he was able to read the digits to himself. This showed that there could be another short-term store for non-verbal sounds.

3. RESEARCH METHODS