Term ID: T3834

Mental Processing Capacity

/mental-processing-capacity/
Individual differences in the amount of information that can be actively maintained and manipulated simultaneously.
Example: Working memory span variations that affect performance on complex reasoning, reading, and problem-solving tasks.

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Reference: Just & Carpenter (1992)