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Short-term memory
Definition
Memory that temporarily holds a limited amount of information for immediate use.
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Its limits are one reason learning designers must manage cognitive load and sequence complexity carefully.
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Sources and evidence
- LeBOK — 3.1.1.1 Short-Term Memory (direct)