working memory

Question 1

what is working memory?

Answer 1

‘ a limited capacity system for the temporary maintenance and processing of information in the support of cognition and action’

Question 2

what is the role of working memory?

Answer 2

it supports decision making, actions, keeping track of conversations

Question 3

what are the components of the Braddeley model of working memory?

Answer 3

Visuo-spatial sketch pad
Central Executive
Phonological loop

Question 4

what is the role of the central executive?

Answer 4

controls and co-ordinates the long term memory and largely responsible for the allocation of attention. task switching and dual tasking

Question 5

what is the role of the phonological loop?

Answer 5

it is a slave system as it is under control of the CE. it deals with speech information and verbal recording or visual information

Question 6

what is the role of the visuo spacial sketchpad?

Answer 6

also is under control of the CE. plays role in, spacial orentation, movement planning, navigation, visuo-spatial problems, mental imagery

Question 7

what is dual task methodology?