Working Memory Model

Question 1

Central Executive

Answer 1

it directs attention to the particular tasks. Head of the system

Question 2

Phonological loop

Answer 2

relates to sound.
limited capacity
inner ear and inner voice

Question 3

Visuo-spatial sketchpad

Answer 3

Helps you with visual tasks or spatial tasks.
Visual cache - colour and form
An inner scribe - arrangement of objects

Question 4

Episodic buffer

Answer 4

Added 26 years later.
A general store. Extra storage system.
Integrates information from the CE, the PL and the VSS.
It sends information to the LTM

Question 5

A03: Dual task performance

Answer 5

Baddeley and Hitch: Two tasks (one VSS and one PL)

shows that both are separate stores

Question 6

A03: Evidence from brain damaged patients

Answer 6

KF - Restricted the phonological loop

Question 7

A03: Problems with using case studies

Answer 7

Brain injury is traumatic, can change behaviour. Difficulties in paying attention.
Unique cases - cannot be generalised.