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short-term memory CONCEPT
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A limited-capacity and short-lasting representation of information in the mind. The duration of short-term memory is on the order of seconds, while its capacity is on the order of 4 to 9 independent items.

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STM

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Asserted relationships to other concepts

short-term memory
is a kind of
  • memory
    • short-term memory
    is a part of
    No associations
    are a kind of
    short-term memory
    No associations
    are a part of
    short-term memory
  • rehearsal

    • Tasks that are asserted to measure short-term memory

    Task Contrast Measure
    doors and people test
    • verbal recognition (names test)
    • visual recall (shapes test)
    • visual recognition (doors test)
    • verbal recall (people test)

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