Working Memory Model

Question 1

What is the Working Memory Model and what does it do ?

Answer 1

• An alternative to STM.

- Hold and manipulate information.

Question 2

What are the 4 components of the Working Memory Model?

Answer 2

1. Central Executive
2. Episode Buffer
3. Phonological Loop
4. Visuospatial Sketchpad

Question 3

What is the Central Executive?

Answer 3

Controlling system that monitors and coordinates other components

Question 4

What is the Episodic Buffer?

Answer 4

A limited, temporary storage system between other components

Question 5

What is the Phonological Loop?

Answer 5

• Handles verbal and auditory.

- Has the articulatory control system (the “inner voice”) and the phonological store (the “inner ear”).

Question 6

What is the Visuospatial Sketchpad?

Answer 6

Handles visual and spatial information from sensory memory or LTM