WMM Final

What is the working memory model and who developed it?

The working memory model is an advancement from the multi-store model of memory developed by Baddeley and Hitch in 1974, arguing that short-term memory consists of multiple stores.

What is the role of the Central Executive in the working memory model?

The Central Executive is the control system that oversees and coordinates the activities of the subsystems, with limited capacity and modality-free processes.

What does the Phonological Loop manage?

The Phonological Loop manages auditory information and consists of the Articulatory Control System and the Phonological Store.

What is the function of the Visuospatial Sketchpad?

The Visuospatial Sketchpad holds and manipulates visual and spatial information, aiding in tasks like navigation and visual memory.

What is the purpose of the Episodic Buffer in the working memory model?

The Episodic Buffer integrates information from different sources and long-term memory into a cohesive form, providing conscious access to information.

What does articulatory suppression reveal about the Working Memory Model?

Articulatory suppression studies show impairments in recall when verbal and auditory tasks are concurrently undertaken, supporting the components of the working memory model.

What is a key strength of the working memory model?

A key strength is that it is supported by extensive experimental evidence and neuroimaging showing distinct brain areas for visual versus auditory tasks.

What is a limitation of the working memory model regarding the central executive?

The role of the central executive is unclear, particularly its capacity and the interaction between components is poorly understood.

What evidence supports the existence of different short-term memory components?

Case studies of patients with brain damage, such as KF, demonstrate specific impairments in auditory versus visual memory, supporting the working memory model.

How does the working memory model explain multitasking?

The model suggests that multitasking is feasible as long as the tasks utilize different memory stores.