2.1.1 The working memory model (Baddeley and Hitch, 1974).

Question 1

Who created the working memory model

Answer 1

Baddeley and hitch

Question 2

What are the systems in the working memory

Answer 2

Phonological loop - inner ear
Phonological loop split into phonological loop[ and articulatory process
Visuo spatial sketchpad - inner eye
Central executive - is the controller of the slave systems

In 2000 The episodic buffer was added - A temp system that can combine info from all systems

Question 3

Evaluate Working memory

Answer 3

CREDIBILITY - Good research done -KF case study had brain damage from a motorcycle accident that damaged short term memory - KF could not proccess

Question 4

Phonological loop

Answer 4

Consists of two components:

• articulately system (extends limit of phonological store)
• phonological store (only able to hold limited amount of verbal information)

Question 5

Episodic buffer

Answer 5

Slows down information and directs it into long term memory

Question 6

Visuospatial sketch pad

Answer 6

• Manipulates verbal information and also located information
• information goes into the VSSP through observing images or by retrieving visuospatial information from long term memory