| Date | May 2016 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 16M.1.SL.tz0.26 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Which | Question number | 26 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which of the following statements are correct for memory?
A. Short term memory will hold information for less than one second and the information will be lost if it is not attended to.
B. Long term memory has a capacity of 7 ± 2 bits and the movement of information to this stage relies on rehearsal.
C. The short term sensory store has a large capacity but any signal is lost very quickly.
D. Short term memory has a larger capacity than both the short term sensory store and long term memory.
Markscheme
C
Examiners report
A challenging question, with B and D as almost equal distractors. There were 3 blank responses.
