AQA Psychology A Unit 1

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Two difference between short-term and long-term memory in the Multi-store model?
Capacity is unlimited in the LTM and information can last a lifetime but the STM has a duration of only 30 seconds and limited capacity of 7 +/- 2
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Features of the Working Memory Model
Central executive, Phonological loop (Including the phonological store and articulatory control system), visuo-spacial sketchpad and
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Limitation of the Working Memory model
Does not account for musical memory because participants could listen to instrumental music without it impairing performance on other acoustic tasks
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One Strength of the Working Memory model
The Phonological loop plays a key role in the development of reading, writing, and working memory capacity might be used as a measure of stability for certain jobs.
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One evaluation point of the WMM
It is a very influential model and provides a more satisfactory account of the complexity of STM compared with MSM as it is not just a passive storage system
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Features of the Working Memory Model

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Central executive, Phonological loop (Including the phonological store and articulatory control system), visuo-spacial sketchpad and

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Limitation of the Working Memory model

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One Strength of the Working Memory model

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One evaluation point of the WMM

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