Information Processing Model
ENVIRONMENTAL
INPUT
Sensory
Register
(noise)
OUT
Working
Memory
Immediate
Memory
OUT
OUT
Sense,
Meaning
Long-Term
Storage
Cognitive Belief
System
Convergence
Zone
Past Experiences
Self Concept
(emotions)
Working memory is limited and only can deal with items for short time periods.
Under 5 1-3 items
5-14 3-7 items   5-10 minutes
14+ 5-9 items 10-20 minutes
Original model: David Sousa. Adaptation and enhancement of original model by Robert Stahl.