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Explain the three main processes involved in memory according to the information-processing model mentioned in the text.
The three main processes involved in memory according to the information-processing model are encoding (getting information into our brains in a way that allows it to be stored), storage (holding the information in a way that allows it to later be retrieved), and retrieval (reactivating and recalling the information).
What is the Atkinson-Shiffrin Model of Memory Formation and what are its main components?
The Atkinson-Shiffrin Model of Memory Formation, proposed in 1968, describes the process of memory as involving three main components: sensory memory where stimuli are briefly recorded, short-term memory where information is processed and encoded through rehearsal, and long-term memory where information is stored for later retrieval.
How can two people's memory of an event be different, according to the text?
According to the text, two people's memory of an event can be different due to the encoding, storage, and retrieval processes in their brains, as well as individual differences in attention, perception, and interpretation of the event.
What is the significance of rehearsal in the memory process, as per the Atkinson-Shiffrin Model?
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How does the text suggest we can improve our memories?
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