Sensory and working memory

Question 1

What is sensory memory?

Answer 1

Ultra short-term memory

Question 2

What 2 components make up sensory memory?

Answer 2

Iconic memory
Echoic memory

Question 3

What are the 3 components of the working memory model

Answer 3

central executive
phonological loop
visuospatial sketchpad

Question 4

What does the central executive do?

Answer 4

This component is responsible for coordinating and regulating cognitive processes, managing attention, and orchestrating the flow of information among the other components.

Question 5

What does the phonological loop do?

Answer 5

The phonological loop is dedicated to the processing of auditory information. It consists of two subcomponents: the phonological store, responsible for briefly holding verbal information, and the articulatory control process, which plays a role in the rehearsal and articulation of speech-based material.

Question 6

What does the visuospatial sketchpad do?

Answer 6

Dealing with visual and spatial information, the visuospatial sketchpad is responsible for temporarily storing and manipulating images and spatial relationships