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Human Memory — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · Psychology

What Human Memory covers in CBSE Class 11 Psychology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Psychology syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Psychology · 2026-27

Topics in Human Memory

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1. Nature of Memory

  • Memory refers to retaining and recalling information over a period of time, depending on the cognitive task.
  • Memory works through three interrelated stages: encoding, storage, and retrieval.
  • Encoding is the process of recording information for the first time so that it can be used by the memory system.
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2. Stage Model of Memory

  • The Stage Model of Memory was proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin in 1968.
  • It compares human memory with a computer system.
  • It includes three memory stores: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.
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3. Working Memory

  • Working memory was first proposed by Baddeley in 1986.
  • It treats short-term memory as a multi-component system rather than a single passive store.
  • The phonological loop holds sounds and they decay within 2 seconds if not rehearsed.
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4. Levels of Processing

  • The Levels of Processing view was proposed by Craik and Lockhart in 1972.
  • Memory depends on how deeply information is processed at the time of encoding.
  • There are three levels: structural or physical, phonetic, and semantic.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Human Memory

Nature of memoryInformation processing approachMemory systemsWorking memoryLevels of processingTypes of long-term memoryMethods of memory measurementForgetting

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