Memory essay AO3 Flashcards
(4 cards)
What is the evaluation on reasearch regarding the phonological loop?
P- There is research support for the phonological loop
E- Baddeley conducted an experiment where one group was presented with long words and the other with short words. It was found the group with shorter words were able to recall more words
T- Supports duration that PL is 2 seconds
What is the evaluation for the wmm?
P- There is research support for the wmm
E- Conducted a study on KF, who suffered brain damage. His STM was impaired for verbal information but his interpretation of visual information remained intact for information that was presented visually
T- Supports existence of multiple STM stores
What is the evaluation for separate systems
P- There is research support for separate systems
- Braver gave ppts reasoning tasks while they were having a brain scan. Researchers found the prefrontal correct had the greatest area of activity. The activity in this area of the brain increased as the task became more difficult,
T- There is a biological objective basis for separate components of STM
What is the evaluation that criticises the WMM
P- The WMM is too vague and abstract
E- Baddeley found that the most important parts were the least understood. The central executive is farm more complex and needs more research
T- It is difficult to be falsified and is unscientific
