5 mins
Starter & recap
Explain one strength and one weakness of the multi-store model of memory (4
marks)
e.g. one mark for identifying the strength and one mark for explaining how it is a strength
Same for the weakness
 P strength
C
P weakness
C
AO1 (2 marks) AO3 (2 marks)
One mark for each strength/weakness identified (AO1).
One mark for justification of that strength/weakness (AO3).
Topic 2 – Cognitive
Psychology
Lesson four – Working memory model 1
Working memory model 1
LO: describe the main components in the
working memory model
LO: Apply your knowledge of the working
memory model to novel scenarios
Work this out in your heads in silence...
17 + 29 + 30 =
76
43 + 12 + 23 =
78
What process do you use to work these out?
◦ Temp storage of the numbers whilst retrieving the knowledge needed to
perform the calculation
◦ Likely that two calculations are made (i.e. 29+30 & 59+17)
◦ Solution would need to be stored temporarily before the final sum
◦ Process performed by the working memory
Working memory model (WMM)
Baddeley and Hitch (1974)
 Expands on the MSM and the over-simplistic representation
of the MSM and the short term memory store
 Working memory: is a system for temporarily storing/holding
and managing the information required to carry out complex
cognitive tasks such as learning, reasoning, and
comprehension.
Components of the WMM
Central Executive
Phonological loop
Articulatory loop
Phonological store
Visuo-spatial sketch-pad
Using the document on the learning
space – work out the function of each
component and then add these
descriptions to your diagram
The Working Memory Model (Baddeley & Hitch, 1974)
Dual-task paradigm
Why might someone be able to process visual and verbal information at the same time? I.e.
process picture and hold a conversation?
If you are trying to memorise a phone number (repeating the digits in your head) and then
someone speaks to you – can you process both pieces of information at the same time?
Explain why it is difficult to process two conversations simultaneously,
such as when you are on the phone and a friend is trying to tell you
something at the same time. (2 marks)
Dual task paradigm
Application question – 3 marks
Very helpful video - WMM
https://youtu.be/KhHo6rgmOg8
Extension – make notes from videos on
the learning space
Expand your knowledge : Baddeley talking about his work on the WMM.