STM Vs. Short Term Memory (LTM)

Discuss Memory by explaining the properties of Short Term Memory (STM) versus Long Term Memory (LTM). The properties of STM include a limited capacity, decay can occur in STM, rehearsal can help move memories or information into LTM, the primary characteristics of STM are visual, semantic,sensory and acoustic data (Solso,2008). Chunking can only occur in the STM once LTM has given meaning to the incoming items. The STM is able to handle a large amount of information, but will chunk into different meaningful units (Solso,2008). The properties of LTM are astounding as we are able to retrieve the most detailed memory from long ago. LTM are essentially permanent and are used for some different features such as pictures and autobiographical memories. It also includes declarative vs procedural and episodic and semantic. The retrieval process is also different from STM.

How is working memory different then STM. Describe the working memory model. Include a discussion of the the component and what each component is responsible for. …show more content…
Working memory refers to the processes that are used to temporarily store, organize, and change information. Short-term memory refers only to the temporary storage of information in memory. The working model is pioneered by Alan Baddeley and Hitch. This model goes based off the idea that our memory is determined by the speed of rehearsal (Solso,2008). The central executive is considered the supervisor that determines what items or issue go where or if they go haywire (Solso,2008). The phonological loop is said to be limited while the visuospatial sketchpad is responsible for spatial tasks as well as visual tasks. The stimuli coming in goes through the central executive and gets pushed through the phonological loop or visuospatial sketchpad and then potentially into the