CogPsy L6

Front

This term is defined as a limited-capacity system for temporary storage and manipulation of information for complex tasks such as comprehension, learning, and reasoning.

Back

Working Memory

Front

Working memory is concerned with the _____ of information; Short term memory is concerned with ____ information.

Back

Working Memory = manipulation of information

Short Term Memory = storing information

Front

Baddeley noticed that under certain conditions, it is possible to carry out how many tasks simultaneously?

Back

Two

Front

What are the 3 components proposed by Baddeley?

Back

Phonological Loop, Visuospatial Sketch Pad, Central Executive

Front

What are the 2 types of information that the phonological loop holds?

Back

Verbal and auditory information

Front

A component of the phonological loop that has a limited capacity and holds information for only a few seconds.

Back

Phonological Store

Front

A component of the phonological loop that is responsible for rehearsal and can keep items in the phonological store from decaying.

Back

Articulatory Rehearsal Process

Front

This effect refers to the confusion of letters or words that sound similar.

Back

Phonological Similarity Effect

Front

According to the phonological similarity effect, the letter "F" will be most likely misidentified as which letter?

a. "H"

b. "E"

c. "S"

d. "B"

Back

c. "S"

R. Conrad found that "F" was most often misidentified as "S" as the two letters sound similar.

Front

This effect occurs when memory for lists of words is better for short words than for long words.

Back

Word Length Effect