Memory in Interpreting o Memory in interpreting is difficult due to 3 factors,namely,the limitations of short- term memory,the inactiveness of long- term memory,and the huge psychological stress an interpreter faces on the job. Memory in Interpreting • Memory in interpreting is difficult due to 3 factors, namely, the limitations of shortterm memory, the inactiveness of longterm memory, and the huge psychological stress an interpreter faces on the job