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What is the first stage of the multistore model of memory?

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

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What is the first stage of the multistore model of memory?.

  1. A.Short-term memory
  2. B.Long-term memory
  3. C.Sensory memory
  4. D.Working memory

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Multistore Model of Memory

The model consists of three main components: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. Information flows through these stages in a linear fashion, with each stage having distinct characteristics.

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    Define the term 'short-term memory'.

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