If the Capacity of Short-Term Memory Is Limited, How Do

question 43

Essay

If the capacity of short-term memory is limited, how do we remember the beginning of a spoken sentence
until the speaker gets to the end?

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Definitions:

Working Memory

A cognitive system with a limited capacity that is responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing.

Long-Term Memory

The phase of memory responsible for storing information over extended periods, from days to decades.

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

A standardized test designed to measure the intelligence of adults and older adolescents, encompassing various types of cognitive abilities.

Verbal Comprehension

The capacity to understand, interpret, and analyze spoken or written language.