Memory (Stages of information processing)
Encoding (registration) refers to how information is placed into memory. It can be improved by organising data e.g. chunking, mnemonics.
Storage (retention) refers to keeping information in the memory. Information can be stored in short term memory, or long term memory. Short term memory capacity is usually stated as 7±2 items. The working memory and short term memory are different. The term 'working memory' refers to the structures and processes responsible for temporarily manipulating information. The two models of working memory are the phonological loop and the visuospatial sketchpad.
Retrieval (recollection) refers to getting the information back from memory when it's needed. If given a list of things to remember, people tend to remember the first and last items best, this phenomenon is referred to as primacy and recency effects.
Storage (retention) refers to keeping information in the memory. Information can be stored in short term memory, or long term memory. Short term memory capacity is usually stated as 7±2 items. The working memory and short term memory are different. The term 'working memory' refers to the structures and processes responsible for temporarily manipulating information. The two models of working memory are the phonological loop and the visuospatial sketchpad.
Retrieval (recollection) refers to getting the information back from memory when it's needed. If given a list of things to remember, people tend to remember the first and last items best, this phenomenon is referred to as primacy and recency effects.
