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- 1. Memory Aims: To know and understand the characteristic of the; Short-term sensory stores, Short-term and long-term memory. To know how we can improve our memory.
- 2. Short-term sensory stores. All stimuli entering the information processing system are held for 0.25-1 second. What does this mean? Where is this located on the info processing models? The perceptual mechanism determines which information is important and directs our attention to this. The irrelevant info is quickly lost from the sensory stores. What is this known as? This filtering is known as selective attention. See the example using a number of objects.
- 3. Task 1. Think of a practical activity where you use your selective attention. What is the information you focus upon and the information that you lose? Write the example in your notes.
- 4. Short-term memory Referred to as the ‘work place’ where incoming information is compared to that previously learned and stored in the LTM . What does this mean? Limited capacity of 5-9 pieces of information for 30 seconds . Important information is practised and passed into the LTM for future use. (this is known as encoding).
- 5. The short-term memory test. Try to memorise these objects/characters.
- 6. Task 2. Chunking aids the retention of information in the STM. E.g. is it easier to remember: 1: 01482346347 Or 2: 01482 346 347?
- 7. Long-term memory Limitless capacity to store information. Information that has been well learned (grooved) is stored. The issue is how is the information retrieved!? See retrieval of information Pg. 156-157.
- 8. How can we improve our memory? Practice/rehearsal. Mental rehearsal/Imagery. Make information Meaningful or relevant Chunking. Positive reinforcement. Enjoyment. Read pages 134-136.
- 9. Exam questions Explain the memory process and suggest strategies to improve the capabilities of a performers memory. Use a practical example to illustrate your answer. [10 marks]