working memory model

Question 1

working memory

Answer 1

is short term memory, instead of all the information going into one store, there are different systems responsible for processing different types of information

Question 2

central executive

Answer 2

the central executive is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the operation of the slave systems, it is responsible for which in formation is paid attention to, which is ignored and which part of the working memory will process that information

Question 3

visio spacial sketch pad

Answer 3

the Visio spatial sketch pad is responsible for processing visual and spacial information, it provides us with spacial awareness so we don’t bump into things. the working memory model suggest there are two different systems for visual and verbal tasks so each task can be performed without interference

Question 4

phonological loop

Answer 4

responsible for processing verbal and written information. made up of two parts 1) phonological store this acts as the inner ear holds speech based information for 1-2 seconds. spoken information can enter directly written words must be articulated first before they can enter the phonological store
2) articulatory control process this acts as the inner voice rehearsing information from the phonological store