Question

Compared to the earlier view of short-term memory, the current view of working memory:

a) Emphasizes a single, unified memory store
b) Focuses on the role of sensory memory
c) Recognizes multiple, interacting memory systems
d) Rejects the concept of rehearsal

Answer 1

The contemporary view of working memory recognizes multiple, specialized and interacting components, unlike the earlier view which saw short-term memory as a singluar, unified memory store.

Step-by-step explanation:

Compared to the earlier view of short-term memory, the current view of working memory recognizes multiple, interacting memory systems. This contemporary perspective improves upon the older unidimensional view of short-term memory by identifying specialized components that interact with each other. These include the visuospatial sketchpad, which manages visual and spatial information, the phonological loop which handles verbal and auditory data, and the episodic buffer integrating information across these domains under the supervision of a central executive, which also facilitates the transfer of information to long-term memory.