test working memory : limited capacity assumption cognitivism and research: miller (1956)
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Test working memory : limited capacity assumption
Cognitivism and research: Miller (1956)
You will see a number of dots on the screen.
The screens will follow rapidly. A blank screen will flash between
consecutive screens. Take immediately note of the number of
dots; if you fail counting, write a slash ( / ). A the end you will see a picture of a
house:
Oplossing 4 8 6 7 12 2 6 8 5 4
Assumtions
Number up to 7: mostly OK Numbers above 7: more difficult and
more errors
Miller: “Span of Attention” < 7: subitizing > 7: estimation
Task Environment
Long Term Memory
Short Term Memory
Immediate Memory
= = = = 4
= 4
Storage Retrieval
Task environment
Long Term Memory
Short Term Memory
Immediate Memory
= ?
Storage Retrieval
= ?
Test working memory : limited capacity assumption
Cognitivism and research: Miller (1956)
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