Structures of Memory
Psychology · Year 10 · Memory and Cognition · 1.º Período

Structures of Memory

This topic introduces the Multi-store model of memory, distinguishing between sensory, short-term, and long-term memory. Students will analyse the capacity and duration of each store.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsGCSE Psychology (AQA) 3.1.1.2: Structures of memoryGCSE Psychology (Edexcel) 1.1.2: Features of short-term and long-term memory

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This topic introduces the Multi-store model of memory, distinguishing between sensory, short-term, and long-term memory. Students will analyse the capacity and duration of each store.

Key Questions

  1. What is the Multi-store model?
  2. How long does short-term memory last?
  3. How does information move to long-term memory?

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