Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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.