Working memory is a form of memory that allows a person to temporarily hold a limited amount of information at the ready for immediate mental use. It is considered essential for learning ...
We have developed a series of four films and PDF fact sheets explaining working memory in detail and how it relates to classroom learning in children and young people. Each set of resources explores a ...
When we measure working memory, we measure the ability to keep information in mind in the face of distraction. We use this ability all of the time in every day life. For example, trying to remember a ...
The data consisted of 21 studies involving a total of 1455 participants. Athletes had better working memory than non-athletes and this advantage was further enhanced when athletes were compared to ...
In cognitive science, there has recently been increasing attention to the relationship between sports expertise and working memory. However, to date, no meta-analysis has compared the working ...