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Working Memory Model (Working memory components (Visuospatial sketchpad…
Working Memory Model
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Strengths
evidence in support
Physiological evidence (Paulescu et al 1993): PET scans show different areas of the brain = used depending on whether it is a verbal or visual task
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It attempts to explain how memory works (e.g evidence shows phonological loop = key role in reading development but may not function in some w/ dyslexia)
Weaknesses
evidence against
Lieberman 1980
He says: VSS implies all spatial info was first visual but blind people have excellent spatial awareness despite never having had visual info
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Ignores 'practice time' individual differences . Can't explain changes in processing ability as a result of these factors
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