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Working Memory Experiment

A cognitive psychologist investigated the working memory model using a laboratory experiment. Fifty participants took part.

In Condition X, 25 participants performed the following two tasks at the same time:

  • Mentally reciting the alphabet backwards from Z.
  • Following a moving light beam on a dark wall with a laser pointer.

In Condition Y, 25 other participants performed the following two tasks at the same time:

  • Mentally reciting the alphabet backwards from Z.
  • Repeating the word "yes" out loud.

Name the two components of working memory that would be involved in the performance of the tasks in Condition X .

  • Mentally reciting the alphabet backwards from Z:
  • Following a moving light beam on a dark wall with a laser pointer:
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Working memory model Questions

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Practise AQA A Level Psychology Working memory model with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 34 questions, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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