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Using the Atkinson and Shiffrin Model of Memory, Describe the Capacity

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Using the Atkinson and Shiffrin model of memory, describe the capacity, durability, and typical form of information storage in each of the three human memory systems.


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Hippocampus

A significant region of the brain involved in memory formation and emotional regulation.

Durable Memories

Long-lasting memories that are retained for a substantial period, often throughout a person's life.

Potassium and Sodium

Essential electrolytes in the human body that regulate nerve and muscle function, hydration, blood pressure, and the body's pH balance.

Neuron

A cell in the nervous system that transmits information through electrical and chemical signals, forming the basic building block of the brain and nervous system.

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