Question

Identify the correct sequence of steps as per the information-processing model of memory:
A. Sensory memory
B. Long-term memory
C. Selective attention
D. Short-term memory
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C, D
• B. A, C, D, B
• C. B, A, D, C
• D. C, B, D, A

Hint:

Think of the memory process like saving a file on a computer. First, the data is on the screen ({Sensory Memory}). You then decide which window to focus on ({Selective Attention}). You copy the text ({Short-Term Memory}), and finally, you click "Save" to store it on the hard drive ({Long-Term Memory}).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Stage 1: Conceptualization:
Determine the correct order of stages in the Atkinson-Shiffrin memory model. This model views memory as information progression through distinct storage systems.
Stage 2: Process Breakdown:
The model's progression is as follows:
1. Sensory Memory (A): Sensory input is initially briefly captured in sensory memory (e.g., visual input in iconic memory, auditory input in echoic memory). This is the initial intake point.
2. Selective Attention (C): For information to advance from sensory memory, attention is required. Unattended information rapidly fades. Attention functions as a filter.
3. Short-Term Memory (D): Attended information enters short-term memory (or working memory), where it is held and manipulated briefly.
4. Long-Term Memory (B): Through processes such as encoding and rehearsal, information can be transferred from short-term to long-term memory for durable storage.
The established sequence is A \(\rightarrow\) C \(\rightarrow\) D \(\rightarrow\) B.
Stage 3: Conclusion:
Comparing this sequence to the provided options, A, C, D, B aligns with option (B).