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Human Memory — Study Plan

CBSE · Class 11 · Psychology

A step-by-step study plan for Human Memory, CBSE Class 11 Psychology: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: 1. Nature of Memory, 2. Stage Model of Memory, 3. Working Memory.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 96 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Human Memory after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Memory is a process, not just a storehouse.
  • The three stages are encoding, storage, and retrieval.
  • Failure in memory can occur at any stage.
  • Stage Model was proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin in 1968.
  • Sensory memory has large capacity but very short duration.
  • Short-term memory lasts usually 30 seconds or less.
  • Selective attention filters information into short-term memory.
  • Maintenance rehearsal uses repetition.
  • Chunking expands short-term memory capacity.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Short-term memory and long-term memory are the same store, just with different names.

Short-term memory can hold a large amount of information for a long time if the information is important.

Information in short-term memory is mainly encoded semantically.

Memory Tips

Memory as encoding, storage, and retrieval

Atkinson and Shiffrin Stage Model

Sensory memory features

Short-term memory features

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Human Memory for CBSE Class 11 Psychology?
Key topics in Human Memory include Nature of Memory, Stage Model of Memory, Working Memory, Levels of Processing. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Human Memory for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 96 practice questions on Human Memory. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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