What is working memory?

Don Wade April 02, 2021 at 15:23 1575 views 4 comments

The term "working memory" was coined in the 1960's. Most theorists today use the concept of working memory to replace or include the older concept of short-term memory, marking a stronger emphasis on the notion of manipulating information rather than mere maintenance. Hopefully, some people on this forum will find the subject interesting; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_memory .

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javi2541997 April 02, 2021 at 15:30 #517774 0 likes

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some people on this forum will find the subject interesting; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_memory .

Thanks for sharing this article. It is so interesting. I will check out more about it. In my humble opinion, I guess when we talk about working memory is about the progress of our knowledge. Sometimes memoirist information is underrated but I defend it could be another example of increase the information we learned previously...
I am in a run where I have to study 350 law topics for just one hour so this is why this topic is important to me that I will read more about it.

Don Wade April 02, 2021 at 15:45 #517781 0 likes

Reply to javi2541997 You're welcome! Hope it helps you as much as it helped me.

Don Wade April 02, 2021 at 16:02 #517789 0 likes

Some may question "what is the difference between just plain memory - and working memory?" https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00401/full

Ying April 02, 2021 at 18:30 #517819 0 likes

Steve Joordens has an excellent lecture series on memory over at www.thegreatcourses.com called "Memory and the Human Lifespan".