Working memory and attention are closely related concepts. Working memory is defined as the ability to control attention, and distraction (e.g., irrelevant emails or text messages). WMC is critical ...

A new study from the University of Kansas explores the role of working memory in word problem-solving for students with and without math difficulties. Researchers found that using interventions to ...

A study by the University of Sheffield has cast doubt on the efficacy of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques in improving visual working memory. The research, published in Communications ...

Do you ever wonder why some people can easily calculate a tip in their head or remember an address someone told them a few minutes earlier to plug into their GPS? The ability to remember small amounts ...

Many struggling readers are held back by challenges with their working memory. When students cannot retain information long enough to make sense of what they’re reading, comprehension suffers, ...

Many of us take our memory for granted. We just assume that it’ll be there when we need it. That, however, is not always the case. While some people are naturally blessed with a great memory, for most ...

Working memory deficits are linked to irregularities in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) and the posterior parietal cortex (PPC) in schizophrenia, effective intervention strategies are ...

Your working memory plays a crucial role in how you process information and carry out daily tasks. If you often find yourself ...

LAWRENCE — A new study from the University of Kansas explores the role of working memory in word problem-solving for students with and without math difficulties. Researchers found that using ...