Stages of Human Memory

 

Stages of Human Memory

 

Sensory Memory

-       Information stores that hold an exact copy of stimuli for a very short period of time.

e.g. color, shape, sound

 

Short Term Memory (STM)

-       The information store that retains the information as we consciously work on it.

e.g. telephone number, scientific names

 

Long Term Memory (LTM)

-       Information store that is permanent

e.g. minutes to lifetime, LTM if not rehearsed can be forgotten

 

Forgetting

-       The inability to recall something previously known to the mind.

 

Causes of Forgetting

-       Retrieval Failure

Forgetting is due to inability to recall the information.

 

-       Decay Theory

Information stored in LTM gradually fades when it is not used.

 

-       Interference Theory

Forgetting in LTM is due to the influence of other learning

 

Retention

-       The ability to recall or recognize what has been learned or experience.

 

Interference

-       The act or an instance of hindering, obstructing or impeding.