Since its introduction in the 1970s, the concept of working memory has been a catalyst for
research (Baddeley & Hitch, 1974). Working memory is a powerful explanatory construct that …

The construct of working memory has become a central component of many models of
cognitive functioning, including those developed in the areas of thinking, problem solving …

In this chapter we will focus on changes in working memory from young to late adulthood.
The construct of working memory has been central in the study of cognitive aging. Even prior …

Research concerned with the interrelations of adult age, working memory, and cognitive
functioning is reviewed. It is proposed that evaluations of the effects of aging on working …

This new volume in the Counterpoints series compares and contrasts different conceptions
of working memory, generally recognized as the human cognitive system responsible for …

There is a large body of scientific evidence, as well as a great deal of anecdotal, self-report
data, suggesting that as people age, they are not as mentally “sharp” as they used to be. In a …

This chapter outlines the changes in cognition that occur in normal human aging, in an effort
to provide a backdrop against which neural changes can be interpreted. It highlights the …

The working memory system maintains the limited information that can be kept in mind at
one time. These memories are distinct from the vast amount of information stored in long …

This paper reviews research on age‐related changes in working memory and attention
control. This work is interpreted within a framework labeled “GOLDEN aging”(growing of …

Working memory (WM) represents the capacity to store and process a limited amount of
information. To better understand developmental changes of WM forms a key topic in …