Working Memory Model Flashcards
What is the primary function of working memory?
To temporarily hold and manipulate information.
True or False: Working memory has an unlimited capacity.
False.
Who proposed the working memory model?
Alan Baddeley and Graham Hitch.
What are the main components of the working memory model?
The central executive, phonological loop, visuospatial sketchpad, and episodic buffer.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for coordinating the activities of the other components in the working memory model.
central executive.
What does the phonological loop do?
It processes verbal and auditory information.
True or False: The visuospatial sketchpad deals with visual and spatial information.
True.
What is the role of the episodic buffer?
To integrate information from the phonological loop, visuospatial sketchpad, and long-term memory.
Multiple Choice: Which component of working memory is primarily involved in problem-solving?
A) Central Executive
Fill in the blank: The _______ loop is responsible for rehearsing verbal information.
phonological.
What type of tasks would primarily engage the visuospatial sketchpad?
Tasks involving visual imagery or spatial reasoning.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of the working memory model?
C) Sensory Register
What is the central executive’s role in the working memory model?
To allocate resources and manage the flow of information between components.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is thought to be a temporary storage system for integrating information.
episodic buffer.
What does the term ‘articulatory rehearsal’ refer to?
The process of repeating verbal information to keep it in working memory.
