Self-Improvement and Psychology
Here’s How to Improve Working Memory with Ten Steps.
Working memory has a limited capacity that can be improved with practice.
The Importance of Working Memory
Memory is our precious intellectual capability. It is so critical that our memories determine our personality and identity. We all desire a sharp memory.
However, working memory is as important as other memory types since it is essential for our survival and well-being.
In addition, working memory determines our personal and professional success. Besides, working memory is part of our intelligence quotient that people believe cannot be changed.
From my experience, it can be. Working memory is a mental resource with a limited capacity; however, it can be improved with consistent and diligent practice.
The term “working memory” was introduced by Galanter Miller (Cognitive Psychologist) and Karl Pribram (Psychiatrist and Psychologist) in the early 1960s. Interestingly, their theory was based on computationalism (computational theory of mind).
This theory represented the brain as an information-processing source and linked cognition and consciousness to…
