In 1968, British psychologist Alan Baddeley proposed a groundbreaking model of human memory that revolutionized our understanding of how we process and retain information. Baddeley's Memory Model, also known as the Working Memory Model, explains how we temporarily hold and manipulate information in our minds. This informative guide will walk you through the key components, functions, and implications of Baddeley's Memory Model.
Their model replaced the older concept of a unitary “short-term memory” with a dynamic system that both stores and manipulates information. Baddeley’s framework has become one of the most influential theories in cognitive psychology.