MEM - 3 - Working Memory Model - part 1 (PQ)

What is the function of the central executive in the Working Memory Model?

• Manipulation of mental images

• Control centre of the WMM

• Temporary storage of verbal information

• Storage of visual and spatial information

Which component of the Working Memory Model is responsible for holding verbal information in a speech-based form?

• Central executive

• Phonological loop

• Visuo-spatial sketchpad

• Episodic buffer

What is the capacity of the phonological loop in the Working Memory Model?

• Unlimited capacity

• Limited capacity

• No capacity

• Infinite capacity

What type of information does the visuo-spatial sketchpad in the Working Memory Model hold?

• Temporal information

• Visual and spatial information

• Verbal information

• Acoustic information

Which component of the Working Memory Model deals with the manipulation of mental images?

• Central executive

• Phonological loop

• Visuo-spatial sketchpad

• Episodic buffer

What is the main role of the episodic buffer in the Working Memory Model?

• Integration of information from all components

• Manipulation of mental images

• Control centre of the WMM

• Temporary storage of verbal information

What is the capacity of the visuo-spatial sketchpad in the Working Memory Model?

• Unlimited capacity

• Infinite capacity

• Limited capacity

• No capacity

Which component of the Working Memory Model is responsible for subvocal repetition of acoustic information?

• Phonological loop

• Central executive

• Visuo-spatial sketchpad

• Episodic buffer

What type of information does the episodic buffer in the Working Memory Model code?

• Both visual and acoustic information

• Acoustic information

• Visual and spatial information

• Verbal information

Which component of the Working Memory Model is responsible for coding visual and spatial information?

• Central executive

• Phonological loop

• Episodic buffer

• Visuo-spatial sketchpad