working memory
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working memory (countable and uncountable, plural working memories)
(psychology) A cognitive system with a limited capacity that can hold information temporarily.
Coordinate term: short-term memory
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Measures and correlates Working memory capacity can be tested by a variety of tasks.
Working memory and attention together play a major role in the processes of thinking.
Working memory capacity is typically seen as a stable trait within an individual and is greatly influenced by genetic makeup.
Working memory holds and manipulates information for a short period of time, before it is either forgotten or encoded into long-term memory.
Working memory involves the temporary storage of information 'in mind', while processing the same or other information.
Working memory is a theoretical framework that refers to structures and processes used for temporarily storing and manipulating information.