Memory: The working memory model

Question 1

The working memory model is..

Answer 1

a representation of STM suggesting it is a dynamic process of sub units co-ordinated by a central decision making system

Question 2

Outline The Working Memory Model:

Answer 2

• Central executive
• Phonological loop (phonological store and articulatory control system)
• Visuo-spatial sketchpad
• Episodic Buffer

Question 3

Outline The Working Memory Model:

Central Executive

Answer 3

Monitors incoming data
Makes decisions
Allocates slave systems to tasks
Limited storage capacity

Question 4

Outline The Working Memory Model:

Phonological Loop

Answer 4

Phonological store - Stores words you hear

Articulatory control system - allows maintenance rehearsal

Question 5

Outline The Working Memory Model:

Visuo-spatial Sketchpad

Answer 5

Stores visual/ Spatial information
Visual Cache stores visual data
Inner Scribe records arrangement of objects in visual field

Question 6

Outline The Working Memory Model:

Episodic Buffer

Answer 6

Added later on
Temporary store, integrating visual, spatial and verbal
Time stamping events
Links to LTM

Question 7

Evaluate The Working Memory Model:

Answer 7

+ Support from KF
+ Dual task performance (Baddeley)
- Lack of clarity over centra executive
- Had to be amended