Discuss all 3 components of the Dual-Store Model of Memory. Give an example of the development of a
piece of information through all 3 structures of your memory according to the Dual-Store Model. At each
stage, give the verbal or visual stimulus and the cognitive processing for transferring information between
stages. Include clear biblical principles in your response.
This week we learned about the Dual-Store Model of Memory. There are three components
consisting of the sensory register, working memory (aka short-term memory) and long-term
memory (we use this one a lot). This model states that information we gather from the
environment enters through our sensory register and stays long enough for our brain to process
the information being taken in. (Ormond, J.E.,2016). Working memory is the part where our
thinking takes place. Working memory stores the information we take in and processes it. It
does this for all information including long term memory. Long term memory works with
working memory in order to store information for long periods of time. Long- term memory is
most effective when paired with familiar things the mind has seen before. To put it side by side,
sensory register has an unlimited capacity, working memory can handle a few units of
information at a time, and long-term memory is also unlimited ( Chennamsetti, 2008).
An example in my life of dual-store is when I was in the process of receiving my life-guard
certification. When we were practicing rescue drills in the pool, the teacher jumped in and
showed us how to do it first: this is where my sensory register received information. Secondly,
after demonstrating, she got out of the pool and verbally continued to explain the rescue to us
and how she managed to do it: working memory kicked in here. Lastly, she had each of us
practice the rescue ourselves several times throughout the week so that we made sure we
remembered process and was able to demonstrate it clearly: this information after practicing
many times became long-term memory information. Repetition of information can make it
much easier to move information into long-term memory.
Memory is something that God gave to us with the intent of using it. For example, in Joshua 1:8
it proclaims, “this Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on
it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then
you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” God gave rules to His
people. Rules He expected them to study and follow throughout their lives. These laws were
many in number and not the easiest to memorize. Therefore, when creating us, God gave us all
the ability to use our powerful minds to not only remember and practice His laws, but also use
memory to aid with science, language, math and other subjects that require intense
memorization and recognition. (436)
References:
Chennamsetti, P. (2008). Learning Processes and approaches: Examining their interrelationhips
to understand student learning. Harvard Graduate School of Education Student Research
Conference (pp. 1-23). Cambridge, MA: Texas A&M University.
Ormond, J. E. (2016). Human Learning (7th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.
