limited-capacity system

a conceptualization of working memory in which resource constraints restrict the processing of information. When new information is encountered, older information is either relegated to long-term memory or eliminated, providing the resources to retain the newer data. Attention and consciousness are often similarly conceived of as limited-capacity systems. See also chunking.

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February 16th 2025

third-party administrator (TPA)

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