Memory: Practice Questions

Which store in the Multi-Store Model of memory is described as having a duration of approximately 18 to 30 seconds and a capacity of \(7 \pm 2\) items?

Which component of the Working Memory Model is responsible for directing attention and coordinating the activities of the 'slave' systems?

A patient suffers from an inability to remember how to ride a bicycle or play the piano, despite being able to recall personal life events and factual knowledge. Which type of long-term memory is likely impaired?

Which of the following best describes the role of the 'episodic buffer' within the Working Memory Model?

Using the Working Memory Model, explain why it is difficult for a participant to perform two tasks simultaneously if they both require the use of the phonological loop.

A researcher conducted a study on the multi-store model of memory. Participants were given a list of 20 words to remember. Some participants were asked to recall the words immediately, while others were asked to perform a distraction task for 30 seconds before recalling the words.

(a) With reference to the features of the short-term memory (STM), explain why the distraction task would affect the number of words recalled. (2 points)

(b) Name the three main stores in the multi-store model and state the coding used in the long-term memory (LTM) store. (3 points)