AQA A-Level Memory Flashcards

Memory
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What is memory defined as?


A
The process by which we retain information about past events

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Define capacity


A
How much can be held in memory

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3
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Define duration


A
How long a memory lasts before it is no longer available

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4
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Define coding

,A
The way information is changed to be stored in memory

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5
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Who investigated the capacity of STM


A
Joseph Jacobs 1887 and Miller 1956

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What technique did Joseph Jacobs use to assess the capacity of STM?


A
The digit span technique

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What did Joseph Jacobs conclude about the capacity of STM?


A
It has a numerical capacity of 9 items

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8
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Which psychologist reviewed research on the capacity of STM?

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Miller

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9
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What did Miller conclude about the capacity of STM?


A
It has a general capacity of 7+-2 items

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10
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CAPACITY

What did Miller conclude about the capacity of STM?


A
It has a general capacity of 7+-2 items

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How can you improve capacity of STM?


A
Chunking

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12
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CAPACITY

Give three A03 negatives about the capacity of STM