working memory

A cognitive system with a limited capacity that can hold information temporarily.

Noun

  1. A cognitive system with a limited capacity that can hold information temporarily.
    • Not only can working memory assessment inform the diagnosis of learning disabilities, but the early screening of working memory could identify children at risk for learning problems. - 2011 January 4, Milton J. Dehn,...
    • In each case, our primary interest is in identifying what role, if any, is played by working memory in the development of the particular domain of language ability. - 2014 February 4, Susan E. Gathercole, Alan D....

    Coordinate Terms: short-term memory

Forms

working memories