Working Memory Model in IB Psychology

What is the function of the central executive in the working memory model?

• Regulates body temperature

• Controls muscle movement

• Stores long-term memories

• Controls attention and coordinates activities

Explain the role of the phonological loop in working memory.

• It is responsible for processing visual information

• It is involved in long-term memory storage

• It has no role in working memory

• It is responsible for the temporary storage of verbal information.

How does the visuo-spatial sketchpad contribute to the working memory model?

• It has no role in working memory

• It processes auditory and olfactory information

• It only processes emotional information

• It processes visual and spatial information

What is the episodic buffer and how does it integrate information in the working memory model?

• It integrates information from different components of working memory.

• It has no role in integrating information

• It is responsible for long-term memory storage

• It only stores information temporarily

Describe the multi-store model and its relationship to the working memory model.

• The working memory model suggests separate stores for memory

• The multi-store model suggests separate stores for memory, while the working memory model focuses on active processing in short-term memory.

• The multi-store model and working memory model are the same thing

• The multi-store model only focuses on active processing in short-term memory

Provide an example of evidence supporting the existence of the central executive in the working memory model.

• Single-task experiment

• Long-term memory experiment

• Sensory memory experiment

• Dual-task experiment

Discuss a study that supports the concept of the phonological loop in the working memory model.

• Baddeley et al. (1975) - word length effect study

• Brown et al. (1982) - episodic buffer study

• Johnson et al. (1998) - central executive study

• Smith et al. (2000) - visual-spatial sketchpad study

Explain how neuroimaging techniques have provided evidence for the visuo-spatial sketchpad in the working memory model.

• Neuroimaging techniques have shown increased activity in the frontal lobe during visuo-spatial tasks.

• Neuroimaging techniques have shown increased activity in the parietal lobe during visuo-spatial tasks.

• Neuroimaging techniques have no impact on the evidence for the visuo-spatial sketchpad in the working memory model.

• Neuroimaging techniques have revealed decreased activity in the parietal lobe during visuo-spatial tasks.

What research supports the role of the episodic buffer in the working memory model?

• Experiments by Pavlov and his team

• Studies conducted by Watson and Skinner

• Research studies by Freud and colleagues

• Baddeley and colleagues' research studies

How does the working memory model differ from the multi-store model in terms of evidence and research?

• There is no difference in terms of evidence and research between the two models.

• The multi-store model is based on more recent research and evidence.

• The working memory model is supported by more recent research and evidence.

• The working memory model is not supported by any research or evidence.