Cognitive Processing (DP IB Psychology)

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  • What does the Multi-Store Model of Memory attempt to explain?

    The Multi-Store Model of Memory attempts to explain memory processes in terms of separate storage components and the flow of memory from one store to the next.

  • What is the sensory register?

    The sensory register is where environmental stimuli are initially detected by the five senses.

  • True or False:

    Sounds are encoded as iconic memory in the sensory register.

    False. Sounds are encoded as echoic memory in the sensory register.

  • What is the capacity of short-term memory?

    a) 5 items +/- 2

    b) 7 items +/- 2

    c) 9 items +/- 2

    b) The capacity of short-term memory is 7 items +/- 2.

  • How is information transferred from short-term to long-term memory?

    Information is transferred from short-term to long-term memory via rehearsal.

  • True or False:

    Chunking can aid short-term memory.

    True. Chunking is the process of grouping information into manageable units to improve recall in short-term memory.

  • What is the duration of long-term memory?

    Long-term memory is a vast storage system for enduring memories with potentially limitless duration.

  • True or False:

    Encoding in long-term memory is acoustic.

    False. Encoding in long-term memory is semantic i.e. based on meaning.

  • The multi-store model of memory has been supported by

    a) lab experiments and case studies

    b) observations and content analysis

    c) correlational analysis and review articles

    a) The multi-store model of memory has been supported by lab experiments and case studies.