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This stage involves immediate, initial recording of sensory information in the memory system, often described as fleeting. It has a vast capacity but information is retained for only a very short period, typically fractions of a second to a few seconds.

Characterized by a limited capacity (7±2 items), this stage involves conscious processing of information where information is temporarily held for use. Information retention duration is approximately 15 to 30 seconds.

The stage which allows for the long-term storage of information, potentially for a lifetime. It has an essentially unlimited capacity. Encoding in this stage can be enhanced through meaning and organization.

A specialized part of long-term memory focusing on factual knowledge, personal history, and experiences. This stage includes episodic and semantic memories, and is not necessary for implicit memories like riding a bike.

This stage consists of memories that are not conscious but are implied to exist because they affect conscious behavior. It includes procedural memory, classical conditioning, and priming.

A part of long-term memory responsible for storing general world knowledge. This sub-stage of memory includes things like concepts, language, and facts, usually retained through semantic encoding.

A part of long-term explicit memory where personal experiences and events are stored. This kind of memory allows you to mentally travel back in time to relive events.

The aspect of memory involved with skills and how to perform them. These memories often form without verbalization and are expressed by doing.

This is a hypothetical stage where information receives additional processing, extending its presence in short-term memory and facilitating the transfer to long-term memory. The process often involves organizing the information and making connections to existing knowledge.