Richard Atkinson (Psychologist)

Richard Atkinson is an American psychologist known for his influential work in the field of memory and learning. He is best known for developing the "Atkinson-Shiffrin model" of memory in 1968, which outlines how information is processed in three stages: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. This model helps explain how we encode, store, and retrieve information. Atkinson's research has significantly contributed to our understanding of memory processes and educational psychology, emphasizing the importance of effective strategies for learning and retention.