The Working Memory Model

Question 1

What is meant by the central Executive?

Answer 1

The CE drives the whole system and allocates data to subsystems (DELEGATES TASKS). It also deals With problem solving and decision making.

Question 2

What is the Phonological Loop?

Answer 2

The phonological loop is responsible for storing auditory info for a limited duration.

Question 3

The Phonological Loop consists of 2 stores including the phonological store. Explain what the Phonological Store is

Answer 3

It is linked to speech perception. It holds info in speech form for 1-2 seconds

Question 3

What is meant by Articulatory Control

Answer 3

linked to speech production. Used to rehearse and store verbal info from the phonological.

Question 4

Define the VSS

Answer 4

Slave system of the working memory that is controlled by the central executive, which processes visual and spatial info such as light/color

Question 5

Define Episodic Buffer

Answer 5

primary function is to temporarily combine and integrate info. It can also store info in diff formats.