Structures of Memory (AQA GCSE Psychology): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8182

9 mins3 questions
13 marks

Table 1 includes some of the main features of the multi-store model of memory.

Three main features are missing from the table.

Complete all three missing parts of Table 1.

Write your answers in the correct spaces.

Table 1

Memory store

Coding

Capacity

Duration

Sensory

The same way it is received from the senses

Very limited

Short term

7 +/– 2 items

Up to 30 seconds

Long term

Mainly semantic

Lasting up to a lifetime

22 marks

Explain what is meant by the ‘primacy effect’ in recall.

34 marks

Evaluate the multi-store model of memory.