2.3.1 Central Executive

• What is the Central Executive in memory?

  The boss of your memory
• What is the central component in the diagram?

  Central Executive
• What is the role of the Central Executive in the brain?

  It manages attention allocation between tasks
• How does the Phonological loop process information?

  • Articulatory control system rehearses information
  • Phonological store temporarily stores auditory information
• What are the key functions of the working memory model?

  • Temporary storage and manipulation of information
  • Integration of information from different modalities
  • Coordination of cognitive processes
• How does the Central Executive function like a traffic controller?

  It decides which tasks need more focus
• What is the role of planning in cognitive processes?

  It organizes how tasks are tackled
• In what scenario might the Central Executive split attention?


  When studying text and reviewing notes
• How does the Central Executive function in planning?

  It organizes how you tackle tasks
• What were the two tasks participants performed in Baddeley's experiment?

  Tracking visual patterns and verbal reasoning
• Who conducted the dual-task experiment?

  Baddeley
• What are the three main jobs of the Central Executive?

  Planning, decision-making, attention allocation
• What is research evidence?

  Solid proof from experiments or studies
• What is the phonological loop's role in cognitive processes?

  It processes verbal information
• What does the Central Executive manage?

  Cognitive processes
• What are the functions of the Central Executive in relation to short-term memory?

  • Keeps track of information in short-term memory
  • Decides what needs more focus
• What is the name of the loop shown in the diagram?

  Phonological loop
• What are the components of the Phonological loop?

  • Articulatory control system
  • Phonological store
• What role does the Central Executive play in decision-making?

  It chooses which tasks to focus on
• What was the main finding of the dual-task experiment?

  Participants performed worse when multitasking
• What determines the focus of attention during a class?

  The Central Executive evaluates speaker's words vs. visual aids
• How does monitoring function in cognitive processes?

  It tracks progress and adjusts strategies
• What are the cognitive processes managed by the Central Executive?

  • Planning: Organizes task tackling
  • Monitoring: Tracks progress and adjusts strategies
  • Decision-making: Chooses focus and prioritizes information
• What does the Central Executive decide regarding attention?

  What to focus on and how to distribute attention
• What role does the Central Executive play in Working Memory?

  It plans and coordinates other memory areas
• What does the Central Executive do when multitasking while studying?

  • Manages attention between tasks
  • Allocates cognitive resources
  • Balances visual and verbal tasks
• How does the dual-task experiment support the existence of the Central Executive?

  It shows a control mechanism for resource allocation
• What does decision-making involve in cognitive processes?

  Choosing focus and prioritizing information
• Why is effective information processing important?

  It enhances learning and task performance
• What is the purpose of the Visuospatial sketchpad component?

  It is responsible for processing visual and spatial information
• How does the Central Executive differ from specialized sub-systems?

  It handles general control and decision-making
• How does the Central Executive manage information flow?

  It actively manages and monitors the flow
• What are the functions of the Central Executive in information processing?

  • Manages attention allocation
  • Decides focus between tasks
  • Ensures relevant information is processed
  • Aids in effective retention of information
• What is the relationship between the components of the working memory model?

  • Central Executive coordinates and controls the other components
  • Visuospatial sketchpad and Phonological loop are slave systems that process visual/spatial and auditory information respectively
  • Episodic buffer integrates information from the other components
• How does the Central Executive direct the components of Working Memory?

  By managing different types of information
• What are the key comparisons between the Central Executive and other components of the model?

  • Different from specialized sub-systems
  • Hierarchical structure: sits at the top
  • Active control of information flow
• Which components does the Central Executive manage in Working Memory?

  Phonological loop and visuo-spatial sketchpad
• What is the hierarchical structure of the Central Executive in relation to sub-systems?

  It sits at the top, delegating tasks
• What does the dual-task experiment suggest about the Central Executive?

  It has limited capacity for managing tasks
• How does the Central Executive allocate attention?

  It manages attention between phonological loop and visuo-spatial sketchpad