The Working Memory Model: Experimental Evidence Flashcards
1
Q
what did Baddeley and Hitch base their model on?
A
results from studies that used interference tasks
2
Q
interference task
A
if participants are asked to perform two tasks simultaneously that use the same system, their performance will be affected
3
Q
example of the interference task
A
saying ‘the the the’ while silently reading something is very difficult
4
Q
according to the working memory model…
A
both these tasks use the phonological loop
5
Q
the phonological loop has…
A
limited capacity so it can’t cope with both tasks
6
Q
performance on one, or both tasks…
A
will be affected
7
Q
however, if the two taks involve different systems…
A
performance isn’t affected
