Confirming the dynamic model of working memory

Author

Keith Christopher Weitze, Brigam Young University

Periodical Title

Modern Psychological Studies

Volume

17

Number

2

Page Numbers

pages 82-86

Department

Dept. of Psychology

Publisher

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Place of Publication

Chattanooga (Tenn.)

Date

2012

Abstract

The study of working memory capacity has resulted in a plethora of research that has obsequiously polarized professionals into two groups: one that favors a static model of working memory and the other, a dynamic model of working memory. This paper analyzes three areas related to working memory capacity to help confirm the dynamic model of working memory. A neuroanatomical analysis of an individual's brain undergoing a working memory task illustrates converging brain-centers that process information from multiple modalities, thereby, bolstering the dynamic model. Through a careful consideration of the role of inhibitory control on working memory capacity, an argument is made to dismiss the claim because there is no cross-over effect observed from explicit memory strategies, working memory capacity cannot increase. Additionally, this paper considers alternative methods which could lead to increases in working memory capacity, such as utilizing broad training programs to target all components of working memory.

Subject

Psychology

Keyword

dynamic; memory; model; working memory

Discipline

Psychology

Document Type

article

DCMI Type

Text

Extent

5 leaves

Language

English

Call Number

BF1 .M63 v. 17 no. 2 2012

Rights

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Recommended Citation

Weitze, Keith Christopher (2012) "Confirming the dynamic model of working memory," Modern Psychological Studies: Vol. 17: No. 2, Article 13.
Available at: https://scholar.utc.edu/mps/vol17/iss2/13