Memory & Forgetting
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In the context of 'Memory and Forgetting', according to the concept propounded by psychologist William James, our brain contains two main types of memories—'Primary Memory' and 'Secondary Memory'. Extending this classification, in the 'Information Processing Model' presented by Richard Atkinson and Richard Shiffrin in modern cognitive psychology, how is primary memory most accurately defined in terms of modern terminology and its primary function?
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Concept of Memory Models
Memory models are extremely important from the perspective of Child Development and Pedagogy examinations. William James first distinguished between primary memory (which resides in immediate consciousness) and secondary memory (which is the long-term store).
Atkinson-Shiffrin Model
- William James's 'Primary Memory' is known in modern psychology as 'Short-term Memory' or Working Memory.
- It has a limited capacity (approximately 7±2 items).
- It processes information that is currently active in awareness.
According to the Multi-store Model of Memory by Atkinson and Shiffrin (1968):
Therefore, option (c) is the correct definition and function.
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