the working memory model

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    • What is the working memory model also known as?
      WM model
    • What does the working memory model explain?
      How short-term memory is organized and functions
    • Who proposed the working memory model?
      Baddeley and Hitch
    • When might the working memory model be used?
      While solving arithmetic problems or understanding language
    • What are the four main components of the working memory model?
      • Central Executive
      • Phonological Loop
      • Visuospatial Sketchpad
      • Episodic Buffer
    • How do the components of the working memory model differ?
      They differ in coding and capacity
    • What role does the Central Executive play in the working memory model?
      It supervises and coordinates other components
    • What is the function of the Phonological Loop?
      It deals with auditory information and coding
    • What does the Visuospatial Sketchpad handle?
      Visual and spatial information
    • What is the purpose of the Episodic Buffer?
      It integrates information from different sources
    • What is the processing capacity of the Central Executive?
      Very limited
    • How does the Phonological Loop maintain information?
      Through rehearsal of auditory information
    • What is the significance of the capacity of the 'loop' in the working memory model?
      It determines how much information can be processed
    • What does the Visuospatial Sketchpad store?
      Visual and spatial information
    • What does the Phonological Loop consist of?
      Phonological store and articulatory rehearsal
    • How does the working memory model help in understanding language comprehension?
      It explains how we temporarily store and manipulate language
    • What is the role of the Phonological Loop in auditory tasks?
      It helps in coding and rehearsing auditory information
    • What is the capacity of the Visuospatial Sketchpad?
      Limited
    • How does the Central Executive allocate attention?
      By focusing on relevant tasks and dividing attention
    • What happens when the capacity of the working memory model is exceeded?
      Information may be lost or not processed
    • What is the function of the episodic buffer?
      It integrates information from different components
    • What is the significance of the phonological loop in language tasks?
      It allows for the temporary storage of spoken words
    • How does the working memory model assist in problem-solving?
      By allowing manipulation of information in real-time
    • How does the working memory model relate to cognitive tasks?
      It explains how we manage and process information
    • What is the role of the Central Executive in multitasking?
      It coordinates attention across tasks
    • What is the relationship between the phonological loop and auditory memory?
      It enhances the retention of auditory information
    • How does the working memory model explain cognitive overload?
      By showing limits in processing capacity
    • What is the function of the Visuospatial Sketchpad in visual tasks?
      It stores and manipulates visual information
    • How does the episodic buffer contribute to memory?
      It connects information from different memory systems
    • In what way does the working memory model aid in learning new languages?
      By allowing temporary storage of new vocabulary
    • What is the impact of limited capacity in the working memory model?
      It restricts the amount of information processed
    • What is the primary focus of the working memory model?
      Short-term memory organization and function
    • How does the working memory model relate to cognitive psychology?
      It provides insights into memory processes and functions
    • How can the working memory model be applied in educational settings?
      By designing tasks that consider memory limitations
    • What are the implications of the working memory model for cognitive development?
      It highlights the importance of memory in learning processes
    • What is the relationship between the working memory model and attention?
      Attention is crucial for effective memory processing
    • How does the working memory model explain the process of learning?
      It shows how information is temporarily held and manipulated
    • In what way does the working memory model assist in everyday tasks?
      By helping manage and process information efficiently
    • How does the working memory model contribute to understanding cognitive overload?
      It illustrates the limits of processing capacity
    • What is the significance of the episodic buffer in the working memory model?
      It integrates information from various sources
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