The Working Memory Model

Question 1

CE

Answer 1

Central Executive- The Central control system controls other components. Responsible for tasks such as paying attention or coordinating information

Question 2

What does the WMM explain

Answer 2

Its explains STM as a multi-component system

Question 3

Phonological Loop’s 2 sub categories

Answer 3

Phonological store and Articulatory process

Question 4

2 main slave systems

Answer 4

Phonological loop and visuo-spatial sketchpad

Question 5

What is the Episodic buffer

Answer 5

Integrates memory from VSS and PL and LTM. Acts as a temporary storage system for the CE. Links Working memory with LTM

Question 6

Phonological store

Answer 6

Holds sounds in the form of a verbal trace. With the PL

Question 7

Articulatory Process

Answer 7

Like an inner-monologue. Allows for maintenance rehearshal which can prevent decay

Question 8

Visuo-Spatial sketchpad

Answer 8

Responsible for the temporary storage and manipulatipn of visual information

Question 9

Phonological loop

Answer 9

Responsible for temporarily storing and processing verbal information