Short-Term Memory (Working Memory)
- Capacity: Limited, often cited as 7±2 units, though some studies suggest it may be as few as 4 units.
- Function: Allows for the recall of recent events or information, lasting seconds to minutes.
- Mechanism: Relies on the transient firing of a large number of neurons to store information temporarily.
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The brain network operates through two primary memory modes: short-term memory and long-term memory.
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