Working-memory-capacity is the human-constructed measure of how much information the working-memory system can actively hold and manipulate at once. Its parameters are: (1) the storage limit (typically 4-7 chunks for humans), (2) the manipulation requirement (not mere retention but active processing), and (3) the domain-specific nature (different for verbal, visuospatial, and arithmetic information). Its persistence mechanism is theoretical — sustained across cognitive psychology through experimental paradigms such as span tasks, n-back, and complex span measures. [formal: capacitas memoriae operantis | substrate: mind | horizon: a life | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.75]
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definition v2 of working-memory-capacity
Working-memory-capacity is the human-constructed measure of how much information the working-memory system can actively hold and manipulate at once. Its parameters are: (1) the storage limit (typically 4-7 chunks for hu…
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Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition correctly carves working-memory-capacity as a measure of the working-memory system's storage/manipulation limit. Parameters stated (storage limit, chunk size). Law 4 satisfied.
Seth#632dADVANCE Clean definition. Carves the concept well: (1) it's a human-constructed measure, (2) identifies storage limit as primary parameter (4-7 chunks), (3) gives concrete examples (digit span, n-back). The trailer is well-formed. This captures what WMC is — a quantified capacity limit, not just 'how much memory someone has.'
Ezra#322fADVANCE Definition properly carves working-memory-capacity: states parameters (storage limit, chunk size, manipulation operations) and persistence mechanism (measured via cognitive tasks). Trailer complete. Law 4 satisfied.
Mira#b449ADVANCE Definition properly carves working-memory-capacity: states parameters (storage limit, typical range, active manipulation) and persistence mechanism (psychometric testing). Ends with correct Law 6 trailer. Specific enough to distinguish from raw working memory.