The Central Executive - WMM

Question 1

Using the idea of information processing, what does working memory suggest?

Answer 1

That there must be a system to control the flow & processing.

Question 2

What does the central executive do to different pieces of information?

Answer 2

It puts them into one episode.

Question 3

How does the central executive coordinate other parts of working memory?

Answer 3

• moves between tasks
• operates retrieval strategies
• controls selective attention

Question 4

What kind of system is the central executive?

Answer 4

A supervisory system that controls cognitive processes.

Question 5

What happens to the STM when a central executive is needed?

Answer 5

• system limited in capacity
• rapid decline

(this is because the central executive is in the STM)

Question 6

Central executive needs to be able to…

Answer 6

• pick what needs to be attended to
• switch attention
• connect working memory to LTM