Working Memory Model

Question 1

What is the central executive ( the big boss )

Answer 1

It is responsible for directing attention resources to slave systems ( phonological loop , visuospatial sketchpad )

Question 2

What is the phonological loop

Answer 2

Storage , responsible for anything with sound related e.g. music

Question 3

What is the visuospatial sketch pad

Answer 3

Visual info , spatial info e.g telly and reading

Question 4

Supporting evidence

Answer 4

KF - motorbike accident caused damage to STM impaired visual store

Question 5

Strengths

Answer 5

Can be tested using Corsi block and observe and drawing activities

Question 6

Weakness

Answer 6

Reductionist , doesn’t take individual differences into account

Question 7

How does dual tasking demonstrate the working memory model ?

Answer 7

We can’t read something a listen to something completely different at the same time