Point 19: Short-term Memory is limited

Point 19: Short-term Memory is limited

Working memory is a system for temporarily storing and managing information needed to complete tasks. For example, have you ever tried to remember a license plate and then someone starts yelling random numbers making you forget the license plate? They messed up your working memory by interrupting. Working memory is tied to your ability to focus your attention, to maintain information. Working Memory In working memory you must keep your attention focused with no interruptions to succeed.  This type of short term memory is limited.  

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What is Working Memory?

While your working memory is active, the prefrontal cortex is choosing strategies and deciding what to pay attention to. When working memory is active there can be many different distracting things around you, this is where your prefrontal cortex makes decisions The Prefrontal Cortex is the part of your brain behind your forehead.

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People who have high functioning working memory are better at blocking out interruptions and their surroundings. Stress negatively impacts the effectiveness of working memory. Watch the following video and test how good your working memory is.

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