How Does Cowan's Memory Model Differ from Baddeley's

question 6

Multiple Choice

How does Cowan's memory model differ from Baddeley's?

• A) Cowan believes that working memory and long-term memory are separate systems.
• B) Cowan believes that working memory is a subset of long-term memory.
• C) Cowan focuses on neural activity, while Baddeley focuses on self-reporting by research subjects.
• D) Baddeley focuses on neural activity, while Cowan focuses on self-reporting by research subjects.

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