Memory Stages and Structure

______ structure is the nature of memory storage itself

Memory actually covers a complex collection of abilities and processes, not just a single ______

Sensory memory acts as a holding bin, retaining information until we can select items for ______

Visual images (Iconic memory) remain in the visual system for a maximum of one ______

Auditory images (Echoic memory) remain in the auditory system for a slightly longer time, by most estimates up to two ______ or so

The information stored sensory in memory is a fairly accurate representation of the environmental information but ______.

Most information briefly held in the sensory memory simply decays from the ______.

However, some of the information that has got attention and recognition pass on short-term memory for further ______.

Short-term Memory: is part of our memory that holds the contents of our ______.

STM is important in a variety of tasks such as thinking, reading, speaking, and ______ solving.