WMM(AO2)

Question 1

Give supporting evidence for the phonological loop existing

Answer 1

Word length effect is demonstrated that ppts were able to remember more shorter words than longer words

Question 2

Give supporting evidence of separate sub-stores

Answer 2

The dual task effect - ppts are able to do a verbal reasoning task whilst watching a light move suggesting there are different stores at work whereas using the same component for 2 similar tasks would cause problems

Question 3

Why is the WMM limited?

Answer 3

Limited in its understanding of memory overall as it doesnt explain the use and role of SM and LTM therefore it’s not a comprehensive model of memory

Question 4

Evaluate the central executive

Answer 4

There is very little evidence for the existence of the central executive yet it is an important part of the model