The working memory model

• What does WMM stand for in memory studies?

  Working memory model
• What does the working memory model (WMM) represent?

  A dynamic processor of short-term memory
• What is the role of the central executive (CE) in the WMM?

  Coordinates activities of memory subsystems
• What does the phonological loop (PL) process?

  Information in terms of sound
• What are the two parts of the phonological loop (PL)?

  Phonological store and articulatory process
• What does the visuo-spatial sketchpad (VSS) process?

  Visual and spatial information
• What is often referred to as our 'inner eye'?

  Visuo-spatial sketchpad (VSS)
• What does the episodic buffer (EB) provide a bridge between?

  Working memory and long-term memory
• What is the function of the episodic buffer (EB) in the WMM?

  Integrates material from other subsystems
• What are the main components of the working memory model (WMM)?

  • Central executive (CE)
  • Phonological loop (PL)
  • Visuo-spatial sketchpad (VSS)
  • Episodic buffer (EB)
• What is the name of the model that describes working memory?

  Working memory model
• What does the working memory model explain?

  It explains how information is processed in memory
• What are the main components of the working memory model?

  • Central executive
  • Phonological loop
  • Visuo-spatial sketchpad
  • Episodic buffer
• What is the role of the central executive in the working memory model?

  It coordinates and manages cognitive tasks
• What does the phonological loop do?

  It processes auditory information
• What is the function of the visuo-spatial sketchpad?

  It processes visual and spatial information
• What is the episodic buffer's role in the working memory model?

  It integrates information from different sources
• How can the working memory model be applied in real life?

  • Enhancing learning strategies
  • Improving memory retention
  • Assisting in multitasking
• What is the significance of using working memory in daily tasks?

  It helps manage cognitive load effectively
• What does dual-task performance refer to?

  Performing two tasks simultaneously
• How does dual-task performance relate to the working memory model?

  It tests the limits of working memory capacity
• What is the nature of the central executive in the working memory model?

  It is flexible and allocates resources as needed
• What does internalisation on behavior result in?

  Temporary changes while the stimulus is present
• Who conducted a case study on patient KF?

  Tim Shallice and Elizabeth Warrington
• What type of memory was impaired in patient KF?

  Short-term memory for auditory information
• How did KF perform with visual information compared to auditory information?

  Better recall of visual information
• What was damaged in KF's memory system?

  His phonological loop
• What was intact in KF's memory system?

  His visuo-spatial sketchpad
• What does KF's case study support regarding memory stores?

  The existence of separate visual and acoustic memory stores
• What is a counterpoint to KF's case study findings?

  Unclear if KF had other cognitive impairments
• How might KF's motorcycle accident have affected his performance?

  It may have affected cognitive performance
• What is a potential issue with clinical studies of brain injuries?

  They may affect many different cognitive systems
• Why is it illegal to use a mobile phone while driving?

  It can lead to poor performance on tasks
• What happens when two tasks use the same working memory components?

  It can lead to poor performance on tasks
• What does dual-task performance support in working memory?

  The separate existence of the visuo-spatial sketchpad
• What was the outcome when participants performed visual and verbal tasks simultaneously?

  Performance was similar to when tasks were separate
• Why did performance decline when both tasks were visual or verbal?

  Both tasks compete for the same slave subsystem
• What does the existence of a separate slave system (VSS) imply?

  There is a distinct system for processing visual input
• What is a limitation of the central executive according to Baddeley?

  Lack of clarity over its nature
• How did Baddeley describe the central executive?

  As the most important but least understood component