working model memory (WMM)

Question 1

what does central executive do?

Answer 1

filter
processes all types of information
determines which info to attend to

Question 2

name the two slave systems and their functions

Answer 2

phenological loop=auditory information (temporar)

visuospatial sketchpad=visaul and spatial info

Question 3

what is the episodic buffer?

Answer 3

backup temporary store for info of LTM + slaves

Question 4

evidence for WMM (2)

Answer 4

1. KF motorcycle crash, damaged his STM, separate STM components
2. Dual task studies

Question 5

weakness of WMM? (2)

Answer 5

1. little known about central executive features

2. doesn’t explain link between LTM and working model