12 Questions
What is the term for the memory system that is very brief and only lasts about 3 seconds?
Sensory memory
Which memory system filters out irrelevant information before sending what is important to short-term memory?
Sensory memory
What is the limit of capacity for short-term memory as mentioned in the text?
7 + or - 2 bits of information
Which of the following is a strategy mentioned for keeping information in short-term memory?
Rehearsal
What is the term for memory storage that has a limited capacity and duration?
Short-term memory
Who initially proposed the Information Processing Model in the mid-50s?
George Miller
What is the main difference between maintenance rehearsal and elaborative rehearsal?
Maintenance rehearsal involves repeating information frequently, while elaborative rehearsal connects new information to existing knowledge.
What is the primary cause of decay in short-term memory?
Failure to use the stored information
Which type of interference occurs when assimilation of new information hinders the recall of previously stored information?
Retroactive Inhibition
What does Semantic memory primarily store?
Verbal information and declarative knowledge
How can teachers support working memory in the classroom based on the text?
Encourage students to create mental representations of problems
Which type of memory has an unclear specific capacity and duration but is known to have a large capacity and long duration?
Long-Term Memory (LTM)
Explore the concept of Information Processing Model, which involves taking in, storing, and using information. Learn about the stage theory proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin to understand the process of encoding information into long-term memory.
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