Unit 3 (Memory) - Working Model of Memory

Question 1

Associated Scientists

Answer 1

Baddeley & Hitch

Question 2

Working Model of Memory

Answer 2

Emphasizes short term (working memory) and divides it into 4 components

Question 3

4 Components of Working Model of Memory

Answer 3

Central Executive, Phonological Loop, Visuospatial Sketchpad, Episodic Buffer

Question 4

Central Executive

Answer 4

Component of working memory that is in charge and allocates information to other susbsystems of working memory

Question 5

Phonological Loop

Answer 5

The brief store of auditory information within working memory

Question 6

Visuospatial Sketchpad

Answer 6

The brief store of visual & spatial information in working memory

Question 7

Episodic Buffer

Answer 7

Integrates information from LT memory with information in subsystems from working memory

Question 8

Strength Of WMM

Answer 8

Attempting to do multiple actions from the same subsystem is difficult but is easy when different subsystems are used

Question 9

Limitation of WMM

Answer 9

Explanation of Central Executive is very vague