COGSCI 1B FINAL EXAM Q&A 2024

Three Stage model of memory - Answer-Atkinson-Shiffrin model sensory memory working memory (short term memory) long term memory Sensory memory - Answer-holds sensory info briefly (.5-4 seconds) selection and processing of info part of perception iconic memory echoic memory iconic memory - Answer-photographic memory visual sensory memory echoic memory - Answer-auditory sensory memory eidetic imagery - Answer-photographic memory characterized by relatively long lasting and detailed images of visual scenes that can be scanned and looked at only 5% of children and less in adults sensory mem short term memory - Answer-working memory hold items that are actively being thought about limited capacity - 7 +/- 2 items, number of words you can speak in 1.5 seconds 5-30 seconds working mem - because info decays rapid unless maintained in consciousness through rehearsal (active process)