Filters attention to information- directs information to other slave systems. Limited capacity as it can only cope effectively with one "strand" of info. Used when completing a demanding task and allows us to find a balance between tasks and attention.
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What is the function of Visual Spatial Sketchpad?
Stores info about what things are and where they are- visual code helps features like size and shape. This helps to navigate physical environment. Inner eye- mental picutres.
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What is the function of Phonological Loop?
Stores info heard and that will be said.
Articulatory Process- active rehearsal system where we hold words we are going to speak.
Primary Acoustic Store- Passive store that stores words
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What is the function of the Episodic Buffer?
Introduced in 2000. Records events based on visual, spatial and verbal info.
Stores 4 chunks of info. Links working memory to LTM and cognitive processes like perception.
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Filters attention to information- directs information to other slave systems. Limited capacity as it can only cope effectively with one "strand" of info. Used when completing a demanding task and allows us to find a balance between tasks and attention.
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