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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.

Syllabus sections

Topic 5: Skill in sports » 5.2. Information processing » 5.2.5. Distinguish between the characteristics of short-term sensory store, short-term memory and long-term memory.
Topic 5: Skill in sports » 5.2. Information processing
Topic 5: Skill in sports

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