The main distinction between “short-term memory” and “working memory” hinges on ______.

a. the kind of storage (short vs. longer term)
b. the emphasis on static structure vs. active processing
c. the capacity (limited to 7+2 items vs. unlimited)
d. the type of forgetting (decay vs. interference)


b. the emphasis on static structure vs. active processing

Psychology

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