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Cambridge IGCSE Psychology practice

Paper 1 structured question: Atkinson and Shiffrin’s multistore model (MSM) of memory.

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Atkinson and Shiffrin’s multistore model (MSM) of memory.

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Understanding the processes of forgetting in memory.

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Forgetting Mechanisms

Forgetting can occur due to various mechanisms such as decay and displacement.

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    Explain how decay affects short-term memory and sensory register

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