Individual differences in working memory capacity moderate effects of post-learning activity on memory consolidation over the long term
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-74760-z
Abstract: Similar to sleeping after learning, a brief period of wakeful resting after encoding new information supports memory retention in contrast to task-related cognition. Recent evidence suggests that working memory capacity (WMC) is related to sleep-dependent… read more here.
Keywords: wmc; working memory; wakeful resting; memory consolidation ... See more keywords
Individual Differences in Working Memory Capacity Predict Topiramate-Related Cognitive Deficits
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DOI: 10.1097/jcp.0000000000000949
Abstract: Purpose/Background Topiramate (TPM) and lorazepam (LZP) are two examples of frequently prescribed medications that are associated with a high incidence of cognitive impairment; however, the factors that underlie interindividual differences in side effect profiles have… read more here.
Keywords: wmc; memory capacity; drug; working memory ... See more keywords
The Benefits of Working Memory Capacity on Attentional Control under Pressure
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01105
Abstract: The present study aimed to examine the effects of working memory capacity (WMC) and state anxiety (SA) on attentional control. WMC was manipulated by (a) dividing participants into low- and high-WMC groups (Experiment 1), and… read more here.
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Why Not Wood? Benefits and Barriers of Wood as a Multistory Construction Material: Perceptions of Municipal Civil Servants from Finland
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings8110159
Abstract: As the construction sector continues to be associated with highly energy-intensive practices leading to excessive carbon emissions, governments in many countries are promoting a shift towards greener building practices, like the use of wood in… read more here.
Keywords: wmc; construction; multistory construction; wood multistory ... See more keywords