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Summary Memory: Working Memory Model
The working memory model from the module of Memory has been summarised from the AQA psychology textbook for A LEVEL published by Illuminate Publishing.
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The Working Memory ModelThe working memory model (WMM) is an explanation of how short-term memory is organized and how
it functions. It is concerned with the part of the mind that is active when we are temporarily storing and
manipulating information- maths or playing chess, comprehending language.
It consists of 4 main components, each of which is qualitatively different- especially when it comes to
coding and capacity.
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, The Central Executive
It is essentially an attentional process that monitors incoming data, makes decisions and allocates slave
systems to tasks- it has a limited processing capacity.
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