This document discusses the three main categories of memory according to information processing theory: sensory memory, short-term memory (also called working memory), and long-term memory. Sensory memory briefly stores sensory information from the environment. Short-term memory stores and processes information for a brief period of time. Long-term memory stores information for an extended period of time, including factual knowledge, episodic memories of events, and procedural memories of skills and how to perform tasks.

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3. COMPARISION IS MADE
WITH COMPUTER
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4. The processing of information
into the memory system.
The retention of encoded
material over time
The process of getting the
information out of memory
storage.
PROCESS
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5. Sensory
Memory
Short-Term
Memory
Long-Term
Memory
Information
From
Environment
Forgotten Forgotten
Information Processing Theory Process

6. CATEGORIES
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1. Sensory Memory

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1. Sensory Memory

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Humans usually respond to
different stimuli with particular attention
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2. Working memory

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2. Working memory

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2. Long Term memory

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2. Long Term memory

14. DIVISION
refers to
knowledge
about factual
information,
such as the
meaning of
words
refers to
memory for
specific events in
time, as well as
supporting their
formation and
retrieval.
refers to knowledge
about events and
personal experiences
from an individual's own
life

15. DIVISION
Involves memories of body
movement and how to use
objects in the environment.
How to drive a car or use a
computer are examples of
procedural memories