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What are the components of Baddeley’s Working Memory (WM) framework?

Central Executive (CE), Phonological Store (PS), Articulatory Rehearsal (AR), Visual Cache (VC), Inner Scribe (IS).

How does a deeper level of processing (LoP) affect memory?

A deeper level of processing improves subsequent memory retention.

What role does the left inferior frontal gyrus (IFG) play in memory?

The left IFG supports deeper processing and semantic retrieval.

What is the difference between hippocampal and perirhinal cortex involvement in memory?

Hippocampus is involved in memory recollection while perirhinal cortex is related to familiarity.

How can emotion impact memory?

Emotion can facilitate memory, possibly through amygdala activation during emotional events.

What is a recommended approach for understanding the RESULTS section of a study?

First examine figures/tables, then read the text to confirm or correct your understanding.

Which model is proposed in Baddeley’s framework for working memory?

Baddeley’s model distinguishes between short-term memory and working memory, including multiple processing modules.

What is the impact of dopamine on working memory (WM)?

Dopamine enhances WM functioning by increasing the signal-to-noise ratio in prefrontal cortex neurons.

What does empirical research suggest about the importance of the medial temporal lobes in memory?

Removal of the medial temporal lobes, including the hippocampus, leads to severe anterograde amnesia and temporally-graded retrograde amnesia.

What hypothesis explains the relationship between the orbitofrontal cortex and social behavior?

The somatic marker hypothesis suggests that the orbitofrontal cortex is critical for interpreting somatic sensations linked to emotional decision-making.