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Explore the intricacies of Baddeley and Hitch's Working Memory Model, including its key components—the central executive, phonological loop, visuospatial sketchpad, and episodic buffer—and their roles in processing and storing information.

The Working Memory Model (Baddeley & Hitch, 1974) revolutionised our understanding of short-term memory by proposing an active, multi-component system. This article breaks down each component, its role, strengths, and weaknesses, and provides exam-ready answers for AQA A-Level Psychology students.