Working Memory Model (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Who developed the Working Memory Model?
Who developed the Working Memory Model?
Baddeley and Hitch
What is the role of the central executive in the Working Memory Model?
What is the role of the central executive in the Working Memory Model?
Coordinates processes within the system
What type of information does the visuo-spatial sketchpad process?
What type of information does the visuo-spatial sketchpad process?
Visual and spatial information
What is the main function of the phonological loop?
What is the main function of the phonological loop?
Stores auditory and verbal info in order
What does the episodic buffer do in the Working Memory Model?
What does the episodic buffer do in the Working Memory Model?
Integrates info across other components
How long does the primary acoustic store hold auditory information?
How long does the primary acoustic store hold auditory information?
1-2 seconds
What is the role of the articulatory process?
What is the role of the articulatory process?
Stores info for longer in ongoing tasks
What happens when two visual tasks are performed at the same time?
What happens when two visual tasks are performed at the same time?
They interfere and performance is reduced
What did the case study of patient KF demonstrate?
What did the case study of patient KF demonstrate?
Verbal problems but visual memory OK
What do brain imaging studies show about different types of STM?
What do brain imaging studies show about different types of STM?
Different brain areas are active
What is a key criticism of the Working Memory Model?
What is a key criticism of the Working Memory Model?
It is too vague
What do dual-task performance studies demonstrate?
What do dual-task performance studies demonstrate?
Can't do 2 tasks using same system