Working Memory Model

Question 1

Who studied the WMM?

Answer 1

Baddeley and Hitch

Question 2

What are the 4 main parts in the WMM?

Answer 2

Central executive
Phonological loop
Visuo-spatial sketchpad
Episodic buffer

Question 3

Describe the function of the central executive

Answer 3

Decides how to direct attention to incoming information

Question 4

Describe the function of the phonological loop

Answer 4

Maintenance rehearsal mechanism for retaining verbal information
It is sub-divided into two categories
-phonological store: (inner ear) holds acoustically coded info
-articulatory process: (inner voice) converts written info into sound

Question 5

Describe the function of the visuo-spatial sketchpad

Answer 5

Codes info in images in the visual cache and spatial awareness and movement in the inner scribe

Question 6

Describe the function of the episodic buffer

Answer 6

Temporary store for information from all the different subsystems and a temporary store for bringing LTM back into STM