working memory
Britishnoun
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To test this idea, the researchers combined self-directed internal speech, described as quiet "mumbling," with a specialized working memory system.
From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026
They show working memory and metacognitive monitoring, the ability to track and reflect on their own thought processes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025
In early elementary school, children may struggle with their working memory, including learning simple children’s songs.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025
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 • Sep. 22, 2025
This let them measure not just focus, but his short-term, or working, memory.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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