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A-LEVEL PE (OCR): PAPER 2 - Memory Models

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This deck covers key concepts of memory models, including definitions of encoding, storage, retrieval, and more, as outlined in the A-LEVEL PE curriculum.

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Define ENCODING

The way in which information is converted - visual / auditory / semantic
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Definition
Define ENCODING
The way in which information is converted - visual / auditory / semantic
Define STORAGE
The retention of information over a period of time
Define RETRIEVAL
The recovering of information that has been stored - depends on how much information there is and how well we know it
Define CHUNKING
Grouping different pieces of information and remembering each chunk as a piece of information
What are the three elements of the multi-store model?
Sensory memory - short term store - long term store
How long is information held in the sensory?
0.25 seconds
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A-LEVEL PE (OCR): PAPER 2 - Memory Models
TermDefinition
Define ENCODING
The way in which information is converted - visual / auditory / semantic
Define STORAGE
The retention of information over a period of time
Define RETRIEVAL
The recovering of information that has been stored - depends on how much information there is and how well we know it
Define CHUNKING
Grouping different pieces of information and remembering each chunk as a piece of information
What are the three elements of the multi-store model?
Sensory memory - short term store - long term store
How long is information held in the sensory?
0.25 seconds
Define SELECTIVE ATTENTION
Relevant information goes to STM and irrelevant information is filtered out
Where does selective attention occur?
Sensory store
When is selective attention useful?
When quick reactions depend on being able to concentrate on important info and filter out distractions
What is the STM capacity?
7+/-2 items
What is the STM duration?
30 seconds
How can STM duration be increased?
Rehearsal via imagery or verbal repetition
What is the LTM capacity?
Unlimited
What is the LTM duration?
Potential to last a lifetime
Where are motor programmes stored?
LTM - due to rehearsal