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Working memory rapidly updates its priorities after distractions, study finds

When humans tackle many everyday tasks, ranging from driving to completing household chores and work assignments, they rely heavily on working memory.

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When humans tackle many everyday tasks, ranging from driving to completing household chores and work assignments, they rely heavily on working memory. This is the brain's ability to temporarily store and manipulate important information that can help complete a task in the immediate future.

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