What information is encoded into short term memory?

* Sensory information: This includes information that is received from the senses, such as sights, sounds, and smells.

* Newly learned information: This includes information that is encountered for the first time, such as a new name or phone number.

* Working memory: This includes information that is currently being used in a cognitive task, such as when you are solving a problem or remembering a set of instructions.

* Emotional information: This includes information that is associated with emotions, such as the memory of a happy event or the fear of a dangerous situation.