What you'll learn
How memory is structured and how information is processed.
Key ideas
- Three processes: encoding, storage and retrieval.
- The multi-store model: sensory memory → STM (~7 items) → LTM.
- Rehearsal transfers information to LTM.
- Bartlett: memory is reconstructive, not an exact copy.
Exam tips
- Link each store's capacity and duration.
- Use studies as supporting evidence.
Common mistakes
- Confusing STM and LTM features.
- Treating memory as a perfect recording.