The ability to remember information that has been heard recently I e over a very short space of time This information is often associated with symbols and is important for tasks such as learning to read, copying, spelling Visual recall is inevitable required in the early stages of learning to read - sight vocabulary and flash cards etc
he second stage of memory which holds about seven (5-9) items for less than 30 seconds without rehearsal; working memory briefly stores and processes selected information from the sensory registers
The temporary memory store accessed after recent exposure to a stimulus to be recalled See also long term memory, memory <Discussion> <References> Chris Eliasmith