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Module 2- Application

Module 2- Application

Q For this assignment, first start by listening to this Freakonomics podcast episode on choking (https://freakonomics.com/podcast/choking/ (Links to an external site.)). The podcast episode centers around the concept of choking, but also brings in working memory, attention, and related concepts. This is a great illustration of cognitive control, because it's more than just measuring working memory, and these examples and stories are excellent. After listening, I want you to describe about a scenario where you experienced choking - what happened, why did it happen, how did you respond? Next, consider how you could have prevented choking or if you have been successful since, how you avoided choking the next time. Finally, through these questions, consider the role of working memory and cognitive control throughout. How do these concepts play out in the ways you choke, the activities you are prone to choking in, or how might your abilities help prevent you from choking? This paper should be 2 doubled-spaced pages and summarize your experiences, and offer any insights you have gleaned about the intersection of choking, working memory, and cognitive control. Rubric WM WM Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of working memory 5 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of your scenario 10 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe effect of pressure and WM? 5 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClear, understandable, error free writing 5 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 5 pts Total Points: 25 PreviousNext

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Baddeley and Hitch stated that working memory is a crucial concept in cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience. “It refers to the “central” structures and processes that temporarily maintain, store and manipulate information for supporting human thought process” (Pezzulo, n.d.). Working memory is a limited capacity that can manipulate information temporarily. Working memory capacity is our ability to leverage that, our power to take what we know and hang on to it. Leverage is a way that allows us to satisfy our current goal. Working memory involves choking; it limits our capacity. Most scientists think the prefrontal cortex is crucial for cognitive functions like planning, reasoning, and decision-making.