Working Memory limitations 16.422 Limited capacity Miller' s magIc7+/-2” Chunking parsing Skill expertise Information will decay unless maintained in working memory through the articulatory loop (rehearsal)or stored in long term memory A fundamental component of learning Memory lost within 30 seconds unless rehearseWorking Memory Limitations • Limited capacity – Miller’s magic “7 +/- 2” • Chunking & parsing – Skill & expertise • Information will decay unless maintained in working memory through the articulatory loop (rehearsal) or stored in long term memory. – A fundamental component of learning • Memory lost within 30 seconds unless rehearsed. 16.422