Baddeley's Working Memory Model according to Edexcel A-Level Psychology Flashcards
What is the primary function of working memory according to Baddeley’s model?
To temporarily hold and manipulate information.
Name the three main components of Baddeley’s Working Memory Model.
The central executive, the phonological loop, and the visuo-spatial sketchpad.
True or False: The central executive is responsible for coordinating information from other components.
True.
What does the phonological loop primarily deal with?
Auditory information and verbal material.
Fill in the blank: The visuo-spatial sketchpad is responsible for processing _____ information.
Visual and spatial.
What is the role of the episodic buffer in Baddeley’s model?
To integrate information from the phonological loop, visuo-spatial sketchpad, and long-term memory.
Which component of working memory is limited in capacity and duration?
The phonological loop.
True or False: The central executive has unlimited capacity.
False.
What is the capacity of the phonological loop according to Baddeley?
About 2 seconds of speech.
What are the two sub-components of the phonological loop?
The phonological store and the articulatory rehearsal system.
Which component allows for the temporary storage of visual images?
The visuo-spatial sketchpad.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of Baddeley’s Working Memory Model? A) Central Executive B) Visuo-spatial Sketchpad C) Semantic Memory
C) Semantic Memory.
Fill in the blank: The central executive is responsible for _____ attention.
Selective.
True or False: The episodic buffer was added to the model in 2000.
True.
How does the episodic buffer differ from the other components?
It integrates information from different sources and has a larger capacity.
What type of tasks can the central executive manage?
Complex tasks that require planning and decision making.
Multiple Choice: Which component is most likely involved when solving a math problem? A) Phonological Loop B) Central Executive C) Visuo-spatial Sketchpad
B) Central Executive.
True or False: The visuo-spatial sketchpad can only hold visual information.
False.
What is the main criticism of Baddeley’s Working Memory Model?
The components are not clearly defined and lack empirical support.
In what year was Baddeley’s Working Memory Model proposed?
1974.
What research method is commonly used to study working memory?
Dual-task experiments.
Fill in the blank: The phonological loop is particularly important for _____ learning.
Language.
What is the function of the articulatory rehearsal system?
To refresh and maintain information in the phonological loop.
True or False: Working memory is synonymous with short-term memory.
False.
