Memory Quote by David DiSalvo
““most views, short-term memory has extremely limited capacity—about seven items at a time. Long-term memory includes anything that is not currently active but could be recalled and made active.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Cognitive Psychology, 2018
Short‑term memory holds about seven items briefly; long‑term memory stores all other information that can be retrieved when needed.
In simple terms: Short‑term memory is limited; long‑term memory is vast and retrievable.
Key Takeaway
Use strategies to move info from short‑term to long‑term memory.
Themes
memory
cognition
capacity
Mood
educational
practical
Type
cognitive
psychological
When to use this quote
- studying
- skill acquisition
- daily tasks
Key Concepts
working memory
encoding
retrieval
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reinforce learning?
- What techniques help you recall information?
A Different Perspective
Stress can impair short‑term capacity.
