Characteristics of Memory Past Exam Questions
Q1.     A, B and C relate to memory. Write the appropriate letter in the box below. The first
 one has been done for you. (2)
A    7 ± 2 
B    Up to 30 seconds without rehearsal
C    Mainly acoustic

 	Short-term memory	Long-term memory	
Encoding	 	 	
Capacity	A	 	
Duration	 	 	

Q2.  This is a diagram of Atkinson and Shiffrin’s multi-store model of memory.

From the following list, select the appropriate labels for A, B and C. Write A, B or C in the three correct boxes. (3)
 
Secondary memory		
Long-term memory		
Recognition		
Rehearsal loop		
Central executive		
Sensory memory		
Short-term memory