Short-Term Memory
What is the typical capacity of short-term memory?
In the Atkinson & Shiffrin model, what are the three main stages of memory processing?
Sensory memory, short-term memory, long-term memory
What component of working memory temporarily stores spoken and written information?
Phonological Loop
How does working memory affect academic performance?
It helps with reading comprehension, problem-solving, and following instructions.
What type of deficits in working memory might individuals with Alzheimer’s disease experience?
Difficulty with holding and manipulating information, such as remembering instructions or appointments.
What is the primary cause of forgetting in short-term memory?
Interference
What happens to information in short-term memory if it is not rehearsed?
It is lost due to decay or interference
What part of working memory is responsible for allocating attention and coordinating tasks?
Central Executive
What everyday activity relies heavily on the visuospatial sketchpad?
Navigating a map or mentally rotating objects
Which brain area is most associated with deficits in the visuospatial sketchpad?
Right parietal lobe
Which experiment tested the duration of short-term memory by asking participants to recall trigrams after a delay?
he Brown-Peterson task
What type of rehearsal is most effective for transferring information from short-term to long-term memory?
Elaborative rehearsal (connecting new information to existing knowledge)
Which working memory component integrates information from multiple sources into a single representation?
Episodic Buffer
How does working memory training benefit individuals with ADHD?
It improves attention, impulse control, and problem-solving skills by strengthening working memory capacity.
What is the relationship between working memory and problem-solving in individuals with ADHD?
Individuals with ADHD may struggle with holding multiple pieces of information at once, affecting their problem-solving and decision-making abilities.