4.4.1 Memory - The Working Memory Model Part 1 Flashcards
Who came up with the Working Memory Model of Memory?
Baddeley and Hitch (1974)
What is the Central Executive?
. Known as the controller or company boss
. Controls and coordinates the activites of ither sub systems
. Focuses and switches attention
. Selects problem solving strategies
. Connects working memory to long term memory
. Can only perform so many tasks at once
What Is The Central Executive Responsible For?
. Learning
. Reasoning
. Comprehensive Solving
. Problem Solving
What Two Parts Is The Visuo Spatial Sketchpad split into?
. Visual Component or Cache
. A Spatial Component or Inner Scribe
What Is The Visual Components Function?
To deal with objects and features such as shape and colour
What Is The Spatial Components Function?
To deal with locations and movements in space
What Kind of Information Does The Visuo-spatial Sketchpad Deal With?
Visual
When was the Episodic Buffer introduced?
2000
What did the Episodic Buffer do?
. Brought together material from other subsystems into a single memory
. Provides a bridge between working memory and long term memory
What are the two parts of the Phonological Loop?
. Articulatory Control System
. Phonological Store
What does the Articulatory Control System do?
. Processes sounds
. Sub-Vocal speech - Limited Capacity
. Used to prepare speech and thinking such as mental arithmetic - Capacity determined on how long it takes to say something
What does the Phonological Store do?
. Holds auditory memory traces for a few seconds before they fade (limited capacity)
. Receives sound from the environment
. Receives auditory info from own internal speech via the articulatory control system
What is the Articulatory Control System referred to as?
Inner Voice
What is the Phonological Store referred to as?
Inner Ear
What kind of information does the Phonological Loop deal with?
Auditory
