Explain one strength and one weakness of the working memory model

A strength of the working memory model is that it is supported by case study evidence, for example KF. He was able to remember visual stimuli but not verbal stimuli, which supports the working model of memory's proposition that these stores exist separately.However, a weakness of this model is that it is only concerned with the short term memory, therefore it is not a fully comprehensive model and has limited application.

Answered by Psychology tutor

15981 Views

See similar Psychology A Level tutors

Related Psychology A Level answers

All answers ▸

What are the key components in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?


Write the name of each of the four components of the working memory model in the space provided.


Can you help me remember the stages of the Hovland-Yale model?


Describe how the cognitive approach can be used to explain depression.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning