This subtopic explores the multi-store model of memory, which proposes that memory consists of three separate stores: sensory register, short-term memory, and long-term memory. Students examine the characteristics of each store in terms of capacity, duration, and encoding, and consider how information is transferred between stores via attention and rehearsal. The model's practical applications include understanding everyday memory phenomena and informing revision strategies.
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