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Psychology

The Role of Working Memory in Problem Solving

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Working memory can typically hold only about 4 to 7 items at once, and even fewer when you need to manipulate them actively.

Why this is interesting

Ever tried solving a tricky math problem in your head and felt your mental capacity just run out? Why does holding a phone number seem easy, but solving a multi-step puzzle feels like juggling too many balls?