Working Memory: Where's My Stuff?
Functions
Working memory is like a sticky note on your forehead. You write down a few important things, like "Buy milk" and "Pay bills," and then, suddenly, you're in a meeting and you've got a bunch of new, unrelated information stuck on your forehead, too.
It's like your brain is a Post-It note factory, cranking out new thoughts like "Did I turn off the stove?" and "Where did I put my keys?" and before you know it, you've got a whole sticky note board full of random thoughts.
But don't worry, it's not all bad! Working memory is like a game of "Memory Match." You try to match the things you wrote down with the things you actually need to remember. It's like a fun puzzle, until you get really frustrated and start yelling at yourself, "WHERE DID I PUT MY KEYS?!?"
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