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Models of human memory.

G Tiberghien1

  • 1Laboratoire de Psychologie Experimentale, Université of Grenoble II, France.

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. Supplement
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Human memory models are categorized into two main types: bionic models inspired by the brain and symbolic information processing models based on computer architecture. Both aim to explain information storage and retrieval.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Computer Science
  • Information Theory

Background:

  • Information storage and retrieval are fundamental processes observed in both biological systems and artificial constructs.
  • Understanding human memory is crucial for advancements in artificial intelligence and cognitive science.
  • Existing psychological memory models offer distinct theoretical frameworks for explaining these processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the two primary theoretical classes of psychological memory models.
  • To highlight the distinct sources of inspiration for each model class: biological systems versus computational systems.
  • To provide a foundational understanding of the divergent approaches in memory research.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of existing psychological memory models.
  • Categorization based on the source of inspiration for model development.
  • Comparative examination of 'bionic' and 'symbolic information processing' approaches.

Main Results:

  • Identification of two rival classes of psychological memory models: 'bionic' and 'computo-symbolic'.
  • 'Bionic' models are inspired by the central nervous system's structure and function.
  • 'Computo-symbolic' models draw parallels with Von Neumann computer architecture for information processing.

Conclusions:

  • Psychological memory research is broadly divided between biologically-inspired and computer-inspired theoretical frameworks.
  • These distinct approaches offer complementary perspectives on the complex mechanisms of human memory.
  • The choice of model influences the methods and interpretations applied to the study of memory.

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