short-term memory

noun

information retained in the brain and retrievable from it over a brief span of time (long-term memory ).

short-term memory

noun

psychol that section of the memory storage system of limited capacity (approximately seven items) that is capable of storing material for a brief period of time Compare long-term memory

short-term memory

Retention of information that undergoes little processing or interpretation and can be recalled for only a few seconds. Short-term memory can retain about seven items.

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A popular example of short-term memory is the ability to remember a seven-digit telephone number just long enough to dial a call. In most cases, unless the number is consciously repeated several times, it will be forgotten.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of short-term memory¹

First recorded in 1965–70

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A recent study found that ‘huff-and-puff’ movements, like running or lap swimming, were associated with better brain functions including information processing, focusing and multitasking and short-term memory.

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The association’s website says that another symptom is cognitive decline, including slowed thinking, loss of interest in daily activities, forgetfulness, short-term memory loss and difficulty completing ordinary tasks.

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Researchers found that “huff-and-puff” movements, like running or lap swimming, were associated with better brain functions including information processing, focusing and multitasking and short-term memory.

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Her MS hasn’t relapsed in a while, but she has limited sensation in her hands, feet and ankles, and says she sometimes has trouble with her short-term memory.

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Our experience is encoded into a short-term memory, which is then consolidated into a long-term memory.

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short-termism short time

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