Why We Made This:
Understanding memory models and attention theories is key in cognitive psychology, yet they can be confusing. Individuals often struggle to differentiate models like Atkinson-Shiffrin, Baddeley & Hitch, and Broadbent’s Filter, and connect them to real-life scenarios such as multitasking or selective listening. We created these visually organized charts to simplify these concepts, using clear visuals, memorable examples, and concise explanations to make complex cognitive models easy to understand and apply.
 
Learning Objectives:
Understand and explain the Atkinson-Shiffrin Model, illustrating how information flows through sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.
Break down Baddeley & Hitch’s Working Memory Model, identifying the roles of the phonological loop, visuospatial sketchpad, central executive, and episodic buffer — all depicted visually.
Describe the Levels of Processing Theory and see how the depth of processing influences memory retention, supported by real-world examples and diagrams.
Learn how selective attention and auditory processing function, including how dichotic listening tasks and the cocktail party effect illustrate these principles.