Asked by Landon Currie on May 27, 2024
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Working memory allows a person to do two auditory tasks (or two visuospatial tasks) at the same time without interference.
Working Memory
The cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and processing information to perform complex tasks like learning, reasoning, and comprehension.
Auditory Tasks
Activities or challenges that primarily rely on the sense of hearing and auditory processing skills.
Visuospatial Tasks
Activities that require an individual to use visualization and spatial reasoning to solve problems or complete tasks.
- Understand the function and limitations of working memory in multitasking.
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Araceli ShellyJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Working memory has a limited capacity, so trying to do two tasks at the same time can lead to interference and decrease performance on one or both tasks.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the function and limitations of working memory in multitasking.