Mnemonic Representation
Sometimes called "short-term memory," our "working memory" is the cognitive system we utilize to take in some types of information for short periods before then tossing it or tucking it away in our long-term memory.
This is a framework for understanding our cognitive processes, and is one of several frameworks of this kind—so it's not the only way to lab…
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