WWM

Question 1

who created the working memory model?

Answer 1

Baddeley and Hitch

Question 2

compared to the MSM

Answer 2

strength- more plausible view of the MSM with the STM(says that it is involved in the active processing which also means it can explain how we carry out cognitive tasks.

Question 3

supporting research?- Dual task evidence

Answer 3

strength- letter F task P’s were given a visual tracking task and then were also asked to do either of describe all angles of the letter F or perform a verbal task. They found the verbal task much easier to complete whereas the F task was harder because it used the same part of the brain.

Question 4

Limitation-central executive

Answer 4

whether the CE is a single component is questionable as EVR had a cerebral tumour removed whilst he performed well on tests requiring reasoning suggesting his central executive