Asked by Beesan Daoud on Jul 02, 2024
Recent research conducted by Cowan (2010) has found that the capacity of working memory is how many units of information?
A) 3 plus or minus 2
B) 4 plus or minus 1
C) 7 plus or minus 2
D) 9 plus or minus 3
Working Memory
A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing tasks like problem-solving and decision-making.
Cowan (2010)
Refers to research or findings by cognitive psychologist Nelson Cowan regarding cognitive development, specifically focusing on the theory of working memory.
- Understand the mechanisms of working memory and its capacity limitations as per modern research findings.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the mechanisms of working memory and its capacity limitations as per modern research findings.