Information-processing model

Definition

The information-processing model is a framework that compares human memory to a computer, suggesting that information flows through different stages of processing, including encoding, storage, and retrieval.

Related terms

Sensory memory: The immediate and brief recording of sensory information from our environment.

Working memory: The short-term memory system where we actively process and manipulate information.

Long-term memory: The relatively permanent storage of vast amounts of information for later retrieval.