Working memory (WM) has been likened to a desk space that holds the current information for a short period of time. This analogy is problematic in what way?
a.
The desk analogy is too static: WM is capable of more than simply short-term storage.
b.
WM is more like a filing cabinet with a specific number of slots into which information can be put.
c.
The size of WM varies across individuals, but a desk never changes size.
d.
There is no problem with this analogy.
a.
The desk analogy is too static: WM is capable of more than simply short-term storage.
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