Immediate Memory (Noun)
Meaning
What you can repeat immediately after perceiving it.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Our immediate memory is capable of storing information from a phone number for a few seconds to repeat it to someone else.
- She had an impressive immediate memory that allowed her to recall an entire list of items after just one glance.
- Tests have shown that our immediate memory can only hold around seven pieces of information at a time.
- Using music and rhythms helps children develop their immediate memory skills through repetition and rhyme.
- Children with stronger immediate memory tend to perform better in school and learning new skills.