Psychology Memory Functions Quiz

What are the three basic functions of memory?

Which model suggests that information is processed through three memory systems?

What happens if information in short-term memory is rehearsed?

How long do environmental stimuli typically stay in sensory memory?

What are the two main types of long-term memory?

Memory Functions

Memory involves encoding, storing, and retrieving information for future use.
Encoding transfers information into memory via automatic or effortful processing.
Storage refers to the retention of encoded information.
Retrieval is accessing stored information through recall, recognition, or relearning.

Atkinson-Shiffrin Model

The Atkinson-Shiffrin model outlines memory processing through three systems.
Environmental stimuli first enter sensory memory, lasting from less than a second to a few seconds.
Noticed stimuli move to short-term memory after paying attention.
Information in short-term memory can transition to long-term memory through rehearsal for permanent storage.

Additional Memory Models

Baddeley and Hitch propose a feedback loop between short-term and long-term memory, differing from the linear approach of Atkinson-Shiffrin.

Long-Term Memory

Long-term memory has an almost limitless storage capacity.
It is divided into two categories: implicit memory (unconscious) and explicit memory (conscious).

Test your understanding of memory functions, including encoding, storage, and retrieval processes. Explore the Atkinson-Shiffrin model and other memory models while evaluating long-term memory characteristics. This quiz will help reinforce key concepts in memory psychology.