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Working Memory in Flight Simulation

An applied cognitive psychologist investigated dual-task performance in pilot training candidates using a flight simulator. Forty candidates took part.

In Condition A, 20 candidates performed the following two tasks simultaneously:

  • Subvocally subtracting 7s backward starting from 500.
  • Tracking and aligning a crosshair onto a rapidly drifting target on a primary flight display using a joystick.

In Condition B, 20 candidates performed the following two tasks simultaneously:

  • Subvocally subtracting 7s backward starting from 500.
  • Continuously repeating the word "glide" aloud.

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

  • Subvocally subtracting 7s backward starting from 500:
  • Tracking and aligning a crosshair onto a rapidly drifting target on a primary flight display using a joystick:
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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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