Sensory Memory

First store - where information from senses is first held and processed

Attention - information is only passed onto STM if encoded through paying attention to the information

Decent capacity - has a decent sized capacity, as it allows us to have a lot of sensory input all at once

Short duration - has a very short duration of only a second or two before info is forgotten if attention isn’t given

Subconscious - most information stored here is held subconsciously then forgotten almost immediately

The sensory memory is a very temporary holding place for incoming information, with enough capacity for awareness, a short duration and attention to be paid.