Working Memory Model (AQA A Level Psychology)

Discuss one strength of the working memory model.

A researcher investigated the working memory model using a laboratory experiment. Forty students from a local college volunteered to take part.

In Condition A, 20 students performed the following two tasks at the same time:

• mentally counting backwards from 100

• tracking coloured shapes on a computer screen

In Condition B, 20 different students performed the following two tasks at the same time:

• mentally counting backwards from 100

• reading a poem out loud.

The researcher predicted that the performance of students in Condition A would be better than the performance of students in Condition B.

Briefly explain two ways in which the working memory experiment described above could be improved.

Apart from the central executive, name and briefly outline two other components of the working memory model.

Evaluate the central executive as part of the working memory model.