Structures of Memory
An examination of the Multi-store model of memory, focusing on sensory, short-term, and long-term memory stores. Students will evaluate the capacity and duration of each store.
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An examination of the Multi-store model of memory, focusing on sensory, short-term, and long-term memory stores. Students will evaluate the capacity and duration of each store.
Key Questions
- What are the features of short-term memory?
- How does information transfer to long-term memory?
- What are the limitations of the Multi-store model?
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