This term describes the concept of a memory system supporting complex cognitive activities with at least limited storage of immediate and short term duration.
Baddeley, Alan D. Working Memory (Oxford Psychology Series, No 11) Paperback - January 1988
Richardson, John T.E. Working Memory and Human Cognition (Counterpoints) Paperback - June 1996
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