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What is the primary difference between sensory memory and short-term memory?
What is the primary difference between sensory memory and short-term memory?
Sensory memory has a brief storage of sensory information, while short-term memory has a limited capacity and holds information for a short period of time.
What is the main characteristic of long-term memory?
What is the main characteristic of long-term memory?
Permanent storage of information with a large capacity.
How does working memory differ from short-term memory?
How does working memory differ from short-term memory?
Working memory is a temporary holding and manipulation of information, whereas short-term memory is a volatile memory system that holds information for a short period of time.
What is the primary function of episodic memory?
What is the primary function of episodic memory?
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How does semantic memory differ from episodic memory?
How does semantic memory differ from episodic memory?
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What is the primary characteristic of implicit memory?
What is the primary characteristic of implicit memory?
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What is the main difference between iconic memory and echoic memory?
What is the main difference between iconic memory and echoic memory?
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What is the primary function of working memory in cognitive tasks?
What is the primary function of working memory in cognitive tasks?
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What is the main purpose of main memory (RAM) in a computer system?
What is the main purpose of main memory (RAM) in a computer system?
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What is the key difference between volatile and non-volatile memory?
What is the key difference between volatile and non-volatile memory?
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What is the primary function of cache memory?
What is the primary function of cache memory?
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What is the main difference between main memory and secondary storage?
What is the main difference between main memory and secondary storage?
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What is the purpose of buffer memory in a computer system?
What is the purpose of buffer memory in a computer system?
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What is the role of stack memory in program execution?
What is the role of stack memory in program execution?
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Study Notes
Types of Memory
Sensory Memory
- Brief storage of sensory information in the brain
- Lasts for a few seconds to a minute
- Examples:
- Iconic memory (visual): brief storage of visual information
- Echoic memory (auditory): brief storage of auditory information
- Haptic memory (tactile): brief storage of touch and sensation information
Short-Term Memory (STM)
- Limited capacity (7 ± 2 chunks of information)
- Information is held for a short period ( seconds to a minute)
- Information is easily forgotten unless rehearsed or consolidated into long-term memory
- Examples:
- Phone numbers or lists of items
Long-Term Memory (LTM)
- Permanent storage of information
- Large capacity (unlimited)
- Information can be retrieved through recall or recognition
- Examples:
- Childhood memories
- Skills and habits (e.g., riding a bike)
Working Memory
- Temporary holding and manipulation of information
- Involved in cognitive tasks such as problem-solving, mental arithmetic, and following instructions
- Can be thought of as the "mental workspace"
- Examples:
- Doing mental math
- Following a recipe
Episodic Memory
- Memory for specific events or experiences
- Includes context, emotions, and sensations
- Examples:
- Remembering a birthday party
- Recalling a first day of school
Semantic Memory
- Memory for general knowledge and facts
- Not tied to specific events or experiences
- Examples:
- Remembering the capital of a country
- Knowing the definition of a word
Implicit Memory
- Unconscious memory for skills, habits, and conditioned responses
- Not easily verbalized or recalled
- Examples:
- Riding a bike without thinking about it
- Feeling anxious in a certain situation due to past experiences
Types of Memory
Sensory Memory
- Held in the brain for a few seconds to a minute
- Brief storage of sensory information from senses: visual, auditory, tactile, etc.
- Iconic memory: brief visual storage
- Echoic memory: brief auditory storage
- Haptic memory: brief tactile storage
Short-Term Memory (STM)
- Limited capacity: 7 ± 2 chunks of information
- Information held for seconds to a minute
- Information forgotten unless rehearsed or consolidated into long-term memory
- Examples: phone numbers, lists of items
Long-Term Memory (LTM)
- Permanent storage of information
- Unlimited capacity
- Information retrieved through recall or recognition
- Examples: childhood memories, skills, habits (e.g., riding a bike)
Working Memory
- Temporary holding and manipulation of information
- Involved in problem-solving, mental arithmetic, following instructions
- The "mental workspace"
- Examples: doing mental math, following a recipe
Episodic Memory
- Memory for specific events or experiences
- Includes context, emotions, sensations
- Examples: remembering a birthday party, first day of school
Semantic Memory
- Memory for general knowledge and facts
- Not tied to specific events or experiences
- Examples: remembering a country's capital, word definitions
Implicit Memory
- Unconscious memory for skills, habits, conditioned responses
- Not easily verbalized or recalled
- Examples: riding a bike without thinking, feeling anxious due to past experiences
Computer Memory
Overview
- Computer memory stores data temporarily while a computer is running
- It enables the CPU to access and process data efficiently
Types of Computer Memory
Main Memory (RAM)
- Volatile memory, losing its contents when power is turned off
- Temporary storage for data and program instructions currently in use
- Faster access time compared to secondary storage devices
Secondary Storage (HDD/SSD)
- Non-volatile memory, retaining data even when power is off
- Slower access time compared to main memory
- Large storage capacity for long-term data retention
Memory Classification
Based on Accessibility
Volatile Memory
- Loses its contents when power is turned off
- Examples: RAM, Cache
Non-Volatile Memory
- Retains its contents even when power is off
- Examples: ROM, Flash Memory, HDD, SSD
Based on Functionality
Cache Memory
- Small, fast memory storing frequently accessed data
- Acts as a buffer between main memory and CPU
Buffer Memory
- Temporary storage for data being transmitted between devices
- Helps to synchronize data transfer rates
Stack Memory
- Region of memory used to store data and program instructions temporarily
- Managed by the CPU during program execution
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Explore the different types of memory, including sensory memory, short-term memory, and more. Learn about their characteristics, capacities, and examples.
