Short-Term+Memory

toc Definition: The component of the memory system that holds about seven (from five to nine) items for less than 30 seconds without rehearsal; also called working memory. Gen Psych, Chapter 6, Pg. 170

= Examples: = Dory is an example of Short Term Memory! media type="youtube" key="tESffhWs8l0" width="560" height="315"



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= Analogies: = Short-term memory is to a desk as long-term memory is to a file cabinet.

= Mnemonics: = Seven Terms Memorized

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