The Working Memory Model

Question 1

Define the central executive

Answer 1

It monitors and coordinates all other mental functions in memory

Question 2

Define the episodic buffer

Answer 2

It receives input from many sources, temporarily stores this information and then integrates it in order to construct a mental episode of what is being experienced

Question 3

Define the phonological loop

Answer 3

It codes speech sounds in working memory, typically involving maintenance rehearsal (repeating words over and over again ‘loop’)

Question 4

Define the visuo-spatial sketchpad

Answer 4

It codes information in terms of separate objects as well as the arrangement of these objects in ones visual field

Question 5

What is the WMM?

Answer 5

An explanation of the memory used when working on a task.

Each store is qualitatively different

Question 6

What 4 things make up the WMM?

Answer 6

Central executive
Episodic buffer
Phonological loop
Visuo-spatial sketch pad

Question 7

Describe the central executive

Answer 7

Controls the 3 slave systems; Visuo spatial sketchpad, phonological loop, episodic buffer

Describes when/where attention is needed

Limited capacity

One strand of info at a time