How Well People Think Depends On Working Memory


	How Well People Think Depends On Working Memory

wildcat

5-26-2008 5:29 AM

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mind, brain, memory, working, processing

wildcat says:

So in conclusion, it seems that working memory capacity can be increased by training and that such training can even raise IQ, at least in young children.

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5-26-2008 11:14 AM

Silkweaver

Fascinating article. Especially interesting is the bit about subconscious memory activity.

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