Quiz on Baddeley's Model of Working Memory

Which component of working memory is known as the “manager” of the system?

• Phonological Loop

• Episodic Buffer

• Central Executive

• Visuospatial Sketchpad

What type of information does the Phonological Loop handle?

• Visual and spatial

• Verbal and auditory

• Emotional

• Olfactory

Which part of the Phonological Loop is referred to as the “inner ear”?

• Articulatory Control Process

• Episodic Buffer

• Phonological Store

• Central Executive

What is the function of the Articulatory Control Process?

• Holds spoken words

• Rehearses information

• Stores visual data

• Integrates information

The Visuospatial Sketchpad is also known as the:

• Inner voice

• Inner ear

• Inner eye

• Inner mind

Which component was added to the model in 2000?

• Central Executive

• Episodic Buffer

• Phonological Loop

• Visuospatial Sketchpad

Which component temporarily stores unified episodes?

• Central Executive

• Episodic Buffer

• Phonological Store

• Visuospatial Sketchpad

Which of the following best describes the role of the Central Executive?

• Stores visual images

• Manages and coordinates other components

• Holds spoken words

• Integrates long-term memory

Which part of the model is responsible for holding spoken words?

• Visuospatial Sketchpad

• Central Executive

• Phonological Store

• Episodic Buffer

Which component is responsible for dealing with images and maps?

• Central Executive

• Episodic Buffer

• Visuospatial Sketchpad

• Phonological Loop