Working Memory Model
The working memory model explains how we temporarily hold and manipulate information for tasks like problem-solving, reasoning, and learning. It consists of three main components: the central executive, which directs attention and coordinates activities; the phonological loop, which processes verbal information; and the visuospatial sketchpad, which handles visual and spatial data. This model helps us understand how we manage daily tasks, learn new information, and make decisions by integrating different types of information in real-time. It highlights the limited capacity of our memory and the importance of actively processing the information we encounter.
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The Working Memory Model, developed by Alan Baddeley and Graham Hitch, describes how we temporarily store and manipulate information. It suggests that our working memory consists of different components: the central executive, which directs attention; the phonological loop, which handles verbal information; the visuospatial sketchpad, which processes visual and spatial data; and the episodic buffer, which integrates information from different sources. This model helps us understand how we think, learn, and remember by showing how we manage cognitive tasks in real-time, playing a crucial role in problem-solving and decision-making.