The Working Memory Model

Question 1

Who made the working memory model?

Answer 1

Baddeley and Hitch

Question 2

What is the working memory model?

Answer 2

An expansion of the MSM. It suggests a system involving active processing (not passive) and replaces the idea of a unitary STM.

Question 3

What is the central executive?

Answer 3

The most important part of the WMM. Drives the WMM, controls and monitors the slave systems. No storage capacity

Question 4

What is the episodic buffer?

Answer 4

Limited capacity temporary storage for visual and acoustic info.
Integrates info from all other parts

Question 5

What is the phonological loop?

Answer 5

Limited capacity temporary storage for verbal information. Two parts: 1. primary store (inner ear, 1-2 seconds)
2. Auditory control process. Verbal info, inner voice

Question 6

What is the visuospacial sketchpad?

Answer 6

Limited capacity temporary storage for visual and spacial information. You use it when planning a spacial task e.g walking home