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Working Memory Research

Working memory has been the subject of numerous studies in recent years and continues to be one of the most widely researched cognitive functions. Studies range from examining the role of working memory in stroke recovery to understanding why some golfers choke when the pressure is on. With each new study, our understanding of the importance of working memory grows.

Below is an explanation of how working memory is measured, along with an article from Dr. Torkel Klingberg, professor of Neuroscience at the Karolinska Institute and leading expert on working memory, in which he explains some of the important working memory research.

The Concept of Working Memory

The Concept of Working Memory By Torkel Klingberg Prof. Cognitive Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm Working memory can be defined as the ability to keep information on-line, typically for a few seconds. The distinction between “primary” memory, with a limited capacity, and “long-term” memory was first proposed during the 19h century by William James (James, 1890). [...]

How to Measure Working Memory Capacity

Working memory is a key cognitive function that allows individuals to hold information in mind, while at the same time manipulating the same or other information. For example, multi-tasking requires working memory because a person must be aware of numerous activities simultaneously. Likewise, multiplying two large numbers in your head requires the use of working [...]