Sensory Memory

Sensory memory is the first stage of the Multi-Store Model of Memory, responsible for briefly holding sensory information

Short-Term Memory

Capacity and Duration

Short-term memory has a limited capacity and duration compared to long-term memory

Short-term memory is the second stage of the Multi-Store Model of Memory, involved in the consolidation of memories from short-term to long-term storage

Long-Term Memory

Episodic Memory

Episodic memory is a type of long-term memory that stores personal experiences and specific events

Semantic Memory

Semantic memory is a type of long-term memory that stores general knowledge and facts

Procedural Memory

Procedural memory is a type of long-term memory responsible for the execution of tasks and skills

Episodic and Semantic Memory

Tulving's theory categorizes long-term memory into episodic and semantic memory, which are underpinned by distinct cognitive mechanisms

Empirical Studies

Tulving investigated his theory through empirical studies, including the "Gold" Memory Study

Methodology

Tulving utilized Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans to observe brain activity in participants as they engaged in tasks related to episodic and semantic memory

Findings

The study's findings provided empirical support for Tulving's model, showing distinct neural activation patterns for episodic and semantic memory processes

Limitations

The study faced limitations such as inconsistencies in data and potential confounds from the laboratory environment

Procedural Memory

Tulving's model was expanded to include procedural memory, a type of implicit memory responsible for executing tasks and skills

Influence on Understanding of Long-Term Memory

Tulving's distinctions between episodic, semantic, and procedural memory have greatly influenced our understanding of long-term memory

Impact on Cognitive Psychology

Tulving's contributions have become integral to the field of cognitive psychology, guiding research and theoretical exploration in the study of memory