Memory Storage

What are the three storage systems?

Sensory, short term, and long term

What is sensory memory?

Temporary visual images and sounds that last a quarter of a second

What is short term memory?

A temporary storage house for small amounts of info that lasts for 10-20 sec

What is the capacity for STM?

7 items and 2 chunks of info

What is chunking?

Separating multiple things into a few large units

How do you encode in STM?

By chunking and rehearsal

What are the components of STM?

Phonological loop, visuospatial sketchpad, central executive, and episodic buffer

What is phonological loop?

Short term memory that temporarily holds onto info

What is visuospatial sketchpad?

Short term memory that temporarily holds onto images

What is the central executive?

Short term memory that controls where attention is needed

What is the episodic buffer?

Short term memory component that acts as a bridge to long term memory

What is long term memory?

A permanent storage house for info with an unlimited capacity

What are flashbulb memories?

Detailed memories of emotional or stressful events