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Three Box Model of Memory, dropped image link - Coggle Diagram
Three Box Model of Memory
Sense Register
Bouncer of the Brain
Separates meaningful and extraneous data
Sends meaningful info to...
Short Term Memory (STM)
Workhorse of the brain
Encodes information as a short piece of data (word, phrase, scent...)
Information either
Decays quickly
1 more item...
Or transferred to...
1 more item...
Small capacity (5-9) items AND short duration (30 seconds)
Most conscious thought occurs here in the Working Memory (verbal and visual info, reasoning, computing, perception and analysis)
Changes within neurons that temporarily alter their ability to release neurotransmitters
Large capacity, lasts a few seconds
"Nothing's getting past me, boss"
"Hurry up Eliza! It's spilling everywhere!"
