What Is A Multistore Approach
Numerous studies have been conducted seeking to understand human memory. For some time it was believed and widely accepted that memory operated in a multistore approach (Craik & Lockhart, 1972). This approach comprised of memory going through three levels: sensory storage which is when information is stored whether someone is paying attention to the information or not, short-term memory (STM) which is when information can be recalled in a short amount of time, and long-term memory (LTM) which is when information can be recalled after a considerable amount of time (Craik & Lockhart, 1972). While the multistore approach did address the overall structure of memory, it was not without its criticisms, such as, the exact amount of information that