MEMORYSPAN

Memory span

In psychology and neuroscience, memory span is the longest list of items that a person can repeat back in correct order immediately after presentation on 50% of all trials. Items may include words, numbers, or letters. The task is known as digit span when numbers are used. Memory span is a common measure of short-term memory. It is also a component of cognitive ability tests such as the WAIS. Backward memory span is a more challenging variation which involves recalling items in reverse order.

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memory span

Noun

  1. The number of items, usually words or numbers, that a person can retain and recall. Memory span is a test of working memory (short-term memory). 1
    He noticed that the memory span of young adults was around seven elements


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