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To what extent does the multi-store model offer a reasonable account of human memory?
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Psychology Homework/supplementary study To what extent does the multi-store model offer a reasonable account of human memory? Multi-store memory (MSM) illustrates the three memory stores which we apply to accommodate information we pick up - this idea was projected by Atkinson and Shriffin in 1968. It has been established that sensory storage holds the information collected by our senses (eyes, nose, ears etc). This type of memory store is continually receiving new data, but the majority of it is ignored. The information gathered only stays in the sensory store for a very short episode of time, it is either disregarded or if the individuals' attention is focused on one of the senses it will be transferred to STM. So the primary step of remembering is paying attention in the first place. Information is then moved from STM to LTM. This is done through rehearsal, where the same incident occurs repeatedly...
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