Begin by reading Article 1 on Blackboard. Also read Ch. 5 of your textbook. Then, type up your answers to the following questions. Make sure to use your own words (although you may use scientific terms like working memory, phonological loop, etc.). This assignment is due on Canvas by 11:59 PM on the date in the course syllabus.
1. What are the 3 parts of working memory in this article? Describe what type of information each part deals with and what each part is helpful with in terms of processing. (3 pts.)
2. Which part has the most research evidence? Name and describe each of the effects used to support the existence of this part of working memory. (1 pts.)
3. Describe the evidence for each of the other parts of working memory. Which part has the least evidence (at least at the time this article was written)? (2 pts.)
4. What do Alzheimers Disease and the frontal lobe have to do with working memory? Why does the author believe this? (1 pts.)
5. Read your textbook Ch. 5 pp. 118-126. Go to page 124 of your textbook and answer questions 5.15 (1 pt.), 5.16 (1 pt.), and 5.17 (1 pt.).