Working Memory Model

Question 1

Central executive

Answer 1

Attention control system that monitors operation of sub systems of processing and storage

Question 2

Attention control

Answer 2

Ability to focus on relevant information and filter out distractions

Question 3

Phonological loop

Answer 3

Responsible for processing and storing auditory and verbal information

Question 4

Articulatory control system

Answer 4

Holds information in verbal form, holds words ready for cognitive tasks

Question 5

Articulatory suppression

Answer 5

Individuals asked to say sounds/words while performing verbal task

Question 6

Visuospatial sketchpad

Answer 6

Temporary store for visual and spatial information from sensory memory or LTM

Question 7

Episodic buffer

Answer 7

Temporarily holds several sources of information open at the same time, auditory and visual information together as well as LTM

Question 8

Working memory

Answer 8

Active part of memory in conscious awareness (STM)