There is broad agreement that working memory is closely related to attention. This article
delineates several theoretical options for conceptualizing this link, and evaluates their …

It has been claimed that working memory training programs produce diverse beneficial
effects. This article presents a meta-analysis of working memory training studies (with a …

Although attention plays a ubiquitous role in perception and cognition, researchers lack a
simple way to measure a person's overall attentional abilities. Because behavioral …

Any mature field of research in psychology—such as short-term/working memory—is
characterized by a wealth of empirical findings. It is currently unrealistic to expect a theory to …

The hypothesis that managing two languages enhances general executive functioning is
examined. More than 80% of the tests for bilingual advantages conducted after 2011 yield …

A crucial role for working memory in temporary information processing and guidance of
complex behavior has been recognized for many decades. There is emerging consensus …

The most replicated result in the field of intelligence is the positive manifold, which refers to
an all-positive pattern of correlations among diverse cognitive tests. The positive manifold is …

The article introduces an interference model of working memory for information in a
continuous similarity space, such as the features of visual objects. The model incorporates …

Inhibition is often conceptualized as a unitary construct reflecting the ability to ignore and
suppress irrelevant information. At the same time, it has been subdivided into inhibition of …

Is it possible to learn something without being aware of it? How does emotion influence the
way we think? How can we improve our memory? Fundamentals of Cognition, third edition …