Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A model proposing three interacting memory systems—sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory—through which information must pass to be remembered, emphasizing automatic and effortful processing.