The Atkinson-Shiffrin model of stages of memory intends to _________.

A) determine the vividness of stimulation perception
B) determine the meaning and importance of dreams
C) determine whether and for how long information is retained in memory
D) determine the physiological causes of memory disorders

The Atkinson-Shiffrin model of stages of memory is concerned with determining whether and for how long information is retained in memory. It includes three stages: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. It describes how information moves from sensory memory to long-term memory through the process of attention and encoding.