Practise Edexcel Psychology questions on the multi-store model, applying sensory, short-term and long-term memory stores, rehearsal and research evidence.
The multi-store model of memory by Atkinson and Shiffrin (1968) includes short-term memory and long-term memory stores.
Describe what is meant by the terms 'capacity' and 'duration'.
Capacity
Duration
AO1 (4 marks)
Credit up to two marks for each accurate description.
For example:
Capacity
- Capacity involves how many items a memory store can
hold (1), in the STM the capacity is between 5 to 9 items
(1).
Duration
- The duration involves how long a memory will last (1) for
example, the STM can hold information from 0-30
seconds (1).
Look for other reasonable marking points.
(4)