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Unit 3: How does experience affect behaviour and mental processes?
Quick questions on Atkinson-Shiffrin multi-store model of memory: VCE Psychology Unit 3
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What is the Atkinson-Shiffrin multi-store model?Show answer
Richard Atkinson and Richard Shiffrin proposed that memory has three separate stores through which information flows: sensory memory, short-term memory and long-term memory. Information moves between stores through the processes of attention and rehearsal.
What is sensory memory?Show answer
This store receives all incoming sensory information.
What is short-term memory?Show answer
Also called working memory in newer models.
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