Question

Imagine that you were a participant in Sperling's classic study on iconic memory. You were not able to identify all the letters presented on the screen because you need enough time to transfer the letter information from_____________ memory to ______________ memory.

Answer 1

sensory memory, short term memory.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sensory memory is when you see something or an infomation, and after that thing is taken away you can still process, store and remember that thing in your memory. Sensory memory are of two kinds and they are; sound sensory memory and visual sensory memory.

Short term memory is the memory that contains information for a short time, it can be a memory or information you are currently thinking which can be for few seconds.

I won't be able to identify all the letters presented on the screen because i need enough time to transfer the letter information from sensory memory to short term memory (because I need the letters right now and not something I need to remember later).

Answer 2

sensory memory, long term memory

Step-by-step explanation:

Sensory memory is our shortest form of memory. It's very fleeting - no more than a flash. Sensory memory acts as a buffer for stimuli received through the five senses.

Long-term memory is the brain's system for storing, managing, and recalling information. It is very complex with different functionality