working memory

noun

1. psychol the current contents of a person's consciousness

Example Sentences

In early elementary school, children may struggle with their working memory, including learning simple children’s songs.

From Los Angeles Times

My executive function, the set of mental processes that help order the day-to-day — like organization, working memory, time management and focus — was in shambles.

From Salon

Reduce decision fatigue by having a set rhythm to your days - a predictable structure can take pressure off your working memory.

From BBC

His disease has targeted his frontal lobes, which manage social behavior, emotional regulation, impulse control, planning and working memory — essentially, everything a person needs to relate to others.

From Los Angeles Times

In another room, Jackson, who is also aged two, is playing a game designed to test his working memory.

From BBC