Working Memory
Also known as: short-term memory, active memory, temporary memory
The cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and manipulating information during mental tasks.
Working Memory
The cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and manipulating information during mental tasks. Working memory has limited capacity (typically 7±2 items) and duration, making it a bottleneck in cognitive processing.
Understanding working memory limitations is crucial for designing user interfaces and information architecture that don’t overwhelm users.