Q Discussion - Short-Term Memory: Working out Working Memory - Discussion Group 1 From PSYC-01A-52041 It's important to remember that NOTHING stays in short term memory for more than a few seconds. If you remember anything at all it's because your working memory encoded the information and stored it in long term memory. How well that information was encoded determines whether you can retrieve it in 20 minutes or 20 years from now. If the information isn't quickly and efficiently encoded, you may not remember it at all. Read ONE of the following articles: 1. Improving working memory would involve improving its ability to encode information, but can working memory be improved? Read the following article on the potential and the limitations of working memory training: A Workout for Working Memory (Links to an external site.) OR 2. Read the following article on the differences between Short-Term and Working Memory to learn about their definition, duration and capacity. Short-Term Memory & Working Memory: Definition, Duration & Capacity Download Short-Term Memory & Working Memory: Definition, Duration & Capacity In a 250-300 word reply, briefly explain what you have learned. Do you think short-term (working) memory training would be something worthwhile for you to try? Respond to at least two other students in 75-100 words. Note: Click the options button in the upper right corner to see the rubric for this exercise.