1- Sensory memory: - Holds large amounts of information (large capacity), - very briefly, - long enough to connect one impression to the next to be processed further. -Maintained by sensory registers temporary storage bins.
2- Short Term: (STM): Def 1. Short-term memory: The maintenance component of working memory, which holds rehearsed information for a limited time. 2. Working memory; allows us to mentally work with, or manipulate information being held in short-term memory Functions Storage of information for only few seconds. b. Computations, important in thinking & problem solving. c. Integrates short-term perceptions & memories while other cognitive processes are taking place; combine & contrast new memories with stored past-experience d. It serves as a way station to long term memory.
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C) Long Term Memory (LTM): Permanently retained information, even for life- unlimited capacity