Fichas de aprendizaje Contrast 2 Models of Memory | Quizlet

Intro: define the concept of memory

Intro: define the concept of memory

process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information

Intro: present the 2 models

Multi-store model of memory and the Working memory model

Intro: restate question

This essay will focus on contrasting both models with a focus on subsystems, multitasking, and the mechanisms of transfer and retention

Theory: assumptions of the MSM

Memory consists of a number of separate locations in which information is stored
Memory is a sequential process in which information is transferred between these stores
Each store operates in a single and uniform way

Theory: MSM List the three stores

Sensory memory, short-term store and long-term store

Theory: MSM function of the short-term store

Duration: 3-7 seconds
Capaity: +or- 7 items
Information: echoic or iconic

Theory: WMM list three main subsystems

episodic buffer, phonological loop and visuospatial sketchpad

Theory: WMM explain their functions

episodic buffer:
phonological loop:
visuospatial sketchpad:

Theory: assumption of the WMM

single subsystem cannot successfully perform two tasks simultaneously, but two different subsystems can successfully perform two different tasks at the same time.

Contrast 1

Subsystems

Study for contrast 1

HM

Differentiate the subsystems between both models of memory

MSM doesn't have and WMM does (central executive, visuospatial sketchpad, phonological loop, and episodic buffer)

What did the study show about the nature of the MSM

That there are three independent subsystems of memory (episodic, semantic and procedural)

How does the WMM help explain the case study?

HM had procedural memory however, he lacked episodic and semantic

Explain how WMM can explain brain complexity more efficiently

MSM is too simplistic, does not elucidate how different types of information are processed by each store

Contrast 2

multi-tasking

study for contrast 2

Landry & Bartling

Differentiate multitasking between both models of memory

The working memory model proposes the idea of paralel processing and the MSM does not propose any idea regarding this process

What parts of the WMM are supported by this study

The separate four components in a working memory system

Why is it significant that the WMM explains multitasking

The model can actually explain cognitive processes that manifest in the real world and not just in a laboratory setting

Contrast 3

Mechanisms of transfer (decay and retention)

study for contrast 3

Glanzer & Cunitz (only results)

Differentiate mechanisms of transfer between both models of memory

Over-emphasis of the rehearsal in the MSM and the eventual forgetting if something is not retrieved or rehearsed

State that another contrast between the MSM and the WMM

MSM provides a more comprehensive overview of memory as it includes SM and LTM, whilst the WMM is a development of the STM

Summarize differences between two models

Subsystems
Multitasking
Mechanisms of transfer (forgetting & decay)

What the MSM does well

shows a SM and LTM

What does WMM do well

mentions subsystems, supports the idea of multi-tasking