A-Level PE AQA Memory Models
This A-Level PE (AQA) flashcard set explores memory models in skill learning. It introduces the concept of decision making—using information to choose actions—and outlines the three main aspects of memory involved in processing and performance.
What is decision making?
Our ability to use the information given to make decisions
Key Terms
What is decision making?
Our ability to use the information given to make decisions
How many aspects are there to memory?
3
What are the three aspects to memory?
. Short term sensory store
. Short term memory (working memory)
. Long term memory
What is the short term memory’s (working memory) capacity and timescale?
Time scale is 20-30 seconds
Capacity is 5-9 items
How does the short term sensory store work?
Stimuli that enters the brain has a large storage capacity but can only hold for 0.25-1 seconds. Selective attention is used to filter through the ...
How does the short term memory work?
Decision making takes place here and is also known as the working memory. It can hold information for 30 seconds and can contain around 5-9 items. ...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is decision making? | Our ability to use the information given to make decisions |
How many aspects are there to memory? | 3 |
What are the three aspects to memory? | . Short term sensory store |
What is the short term memory’s (working memory) capacity and timescale? | Time scale is 20-30 seconds |
How does the short term sensory store work? | Stimuli that enters the brain has a large storage capacity but can only hold for 0.25-1 seconds. Selective attention is used to filter through the important information. All the other information that is irrelevant is immediately forgotten |
How does the short term memory work? | Decision making takes place here and is also known as the working memory. It can hold information for 30 seconds and can contain around 5-9 items. The information it contains comes from the short term sensory store. In order to extend the length of your STM repeat information and practice it. The information in the STM can only go to the long term memory is information is rehearsed. If this is not done then information is lost/forgotten |
How does the long term memory work? | Long term memory capacity is unlimited and can store information for long periods of time (forever). Encoded information means it is stored with meaning. Motor programmes are stored in the LTM as they have been rehearsed many times. Over learnt skills are automatic. The difference between the LTM and STM is that STM chooses which information it wants |
What is a schema? | Set of rules/relationships to help us make decisions about movement patterns |
What are the two parts of a schema? | . Recall schema |
What are the two sub parts of recall schema? | Initial |
What are the two sub parts of recognition schema? | Sensory consequences |
What is a recall schema? | It starts movement |
What is the initial part of the recall schema? | What is going on (display) |
What is the response part of the recall schema? | What’s needed (response chosen) |
What is the recognition schema? | It controls and evaluates movement |
What is the sensory consequences part of the recognition schema? | How did it feel |
What is the response outcomes part of the recognition schema? | What happened |