Multiple Choice
According to the Three Box Model of Memory, which type of memory is responsible for the brief storage of events immediately after they are experienced?
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7. Memory
Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly differentiates between sensory memory and short-term memory in the context of the Three Box Model of Memory?
A
Sensory memory is responsible for conscious processing, while short-term memory operates entirely unconsciously.
B
Sensory memory organizes information into meaningful units, while short-term memory only encodes raw sensory input.
C
Sensory memory holds information for a fraction of a second, while short-term memory retains information for up to about 20 seconds.
D
Sensory memory can store unlimited amounts of information, whereas short-term memory can only store visual information.
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the Three Box Model of Memory, which includes sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory, each with distinct functions and durations.
Step 2: Recall that sensory memory briefly holds raw sensory information from the environment for a very short duration, typically less than a second.
Step 3: Recognize that short-term memory temporarily holds and processes information for a longer duration than sensory memory, usually up to about 20 seconds, and has limited capacity.
Step 4: Evaluate each option by comparing it to these characteristics: sensory memory is very brief and raw, short-term memory is longer and involves conscious processing.
Step 5: Identify the option that correctly states sensory memory holds information for a fraction of a second, while short-term memory retains information for up to about 20 seconds, as this aligns with the established definitions.
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