Baddeley-Hitch model

The Baddeley-Hitch model explains how our brain temporarily holds and manipulates information needed for tasks. It suggests we have a central executive that directs attention and manages two main systems: the phonological loop (handling verbal and auditory information, like conversations) and the visuospatial sketchpad (managing visual and spatial data, like navigating). These systems work together to process and store information briefly, enabling us to perform complex tasks like problem-solving or learning new skills. The model highlights how different types of memory work together in the short term to support everyday functioning.