Memory. Flashcards
Baddeley and Hitch. Memory Features and Functions. Holw Items are Stored.
What is the Function of the Central Executive?
Overall control of all information.
Allocates data to PL & VSS.
Deals with cognitive tasks, e.g. problem-solving.
Where does the Information for the PL & VSS come from?
The Display.
What is the Function of the Phonological Loop?
Deals with spoken and written information.
Produces a memory trace to LTM to trigger a Motor Programme.
Repeatedly processing Information.
What is the Function of the Visuospatial Sketchpad?
Deal with Visual and Spatial Information.
Responsible for the Manipulation of Images.
Combines Touch and Balance.
What is the Function of the Episodic Buffer?
Links information together from PL & VSS then sequences it.
Sequences are sent to LTM, to initiate movement patterns.
What is the Function of the Long-Term Memory?
Comparison and Recognition happen.
Order the Relationship between Working Memory and LTM.
- Pick up information from the display.
- Selective attention is used.
- Working memory produces a ‘mental snapshot’ to LTM.
- Memory trace is compared to already stored info in LTM.
- LTM sends info back to working memory for use.
- Working memory makes a decision.
List the Features and Functions of the Working Memory.
Working memory initiates the action by sending the memory trace.
Working memory has a limited capacity of 7+/-2, any more and it will become overloaded.
Working memory holds info for around 30 seconds until info is lost or used.
List the Features and Functions of the Long Term Memory.
Important info can be stored in LTM as a motor program, a more permanent trace.
LTM has a large capacity.
Can store info for lifetime storage.
How are Items Stored?
Mental Practice.
Focus & Fun.
Association.
Repetition.
Chunking.
Chaining.
Rewards.
Explain Mental Practice.
Visualizing the skill/going over it in your mind without physical activity.
Explain Focus and Fun.
Ignoring distractions and concentrating on the tasks.
Explain Association.
Relating new information to already stored information - understanding relevance.
Explain Repetition.
Repeated practice of an action to a stimulus - effectively stored.
Explain Chunking.
Small groups of information to be grouped so memorized as one.
