Models of Memory
Schema Theory
Thinking and Decision-Making
100

This proposed that memory has three main stores (sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory).

What is the Multi-Store Model of Memory?

100

This is defined as simplified mental representations previously stored in long-term memory. 

What are schemas?

100

This theory proposed that thinking is divided into two systems: intuitive and rational. 

What is the dual process theory?

200

This research study aimed to investigate short-term memory store through the use of a filler task.

What is Glanzer and Cunitz (1966)?

200

This study used a Native American story to investigate how schema can influence memory.

What is Bartlett (1932)?

200

These are concerned with characterizing and explaining regularities in the choices that people are disposed to make.

What are descriptive models?

300

This model criticized the Multi-Store Model of Memory and proposed that memory is a result of processing information (shallow vs. deep).

What is the Levels of Processing Theory?

300

This study aimed to investigate the effect of context on comprehension and had five conditions.

What is Bransford and Johnson (1972)

300

This research study aimed to test whether people mistake representativeness for similarity. 

What is Tversky and Kahneman (1983)?

400

This refers to the "inner voice" in the phonological loop.

What is the articulatory rehearsal component?

400

This refers to mental representations about groups of people. It is also used as one of the explanations for the formation of stereotypes. 

What are social schemas?

400

In the Theory of Reasoned Action, this refers to the attitudes of people who are important to the person and the associated perceived social pressures.

What are subjective norms?

500

The procedure of this study involved presenting lists of letters that were phonologically similar to investigate acoustic confusions.

What is the procedure of Conrad and Hull (1964)?

500

This refers to the negative thoughts about the self, world, and future. 

What is the cognitive triad?

500

In the Theory of Planned Behavior, this refers to what people think and believe to be their ability to actually perform or engage in a particular behavior.

What is perceived behavioral control?

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