The Information Processing Model

The Information Processing Model explains how our brain takes in, stores, and uses information much like a computer. First, sensory input (what we see, hear, or feel) is received and briefly stored in sensory memory. Important information then moves to short-term memory, where we can work with it. With attention and rehearsal, it can be encoded into long-term memory for future use. When we need the information, it’s retrieved back from storage. This model helps us understand the stages involved in learning and remembering new information.