The Limit of the Human Memory

Why can’t I remember all of that?

memory

Interesting Facts in Easy English

Pre-Listening Vocabulary

limit: the highest amount possible
aid: something that helps you do something
chunk: a group of similar things
revise: to change or adapt

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The Limit of the Human Memory

According to recent studies, the human mind has a memory limit of about 3 to 4 . This means that without doing any memory tricks, the average human can only remember 3 to 4 things at a time. These things may include numbers, names, or tasks. This short-term memory is also called the working memory. Without some form of memory aid, these 3 to 4 things will only in a person’s memory for about twenty seconds. Memory aids include something over and over, placing items into groups or chunks, or writing things down. This is a revised about memory. Previously, scientists believed that the average human mind could remember about five to seven things at a time. Of course, some have a stronger working memory than others. A stronger working memory is often related to a stronger ability to learn and problem solve.

Comprehension Questions

According to this report, what is the average limit of a human’s working memory?
What aspect of the theory has been revised in recent years?
What do scientists believe about individuals who have a strong working memory?

Discussion Questions: How does this research relate to multi-tasking? Are you a multi-tasker, or do you prefer to focus on one task at a time?

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19 comments

Shanloui R. Dela Cruz says:

I have learned a lot
English Club Indonesia says:

The average limit of a human’s working memory is 3 to 4 items. Earlier theories said that we could remember up to 7 items at a time. Scientists believe that individuals who have a strong working memory can memorize more items at a time and are able to solve problems more easily. This means that these certain types of people are able to multitask. I’m a multitasker. I’m studying while working right now.
Martina says:

I am a multi tasks person, according to my work as an account and I am totally in live with auditing, so I can do a lot of things at the same time .
Probably that’s why all the accountants are very smart as will the lawyer and human doctors are and teachers, I think all people who working in a job needs to me multi tasker it will trun u unstoppable.
rodina says:

i love this experience
Noha says:

I’m multi tasking person. I have a strong memory also I do a lot of memory hacks to remember things
Desiree mae s. villafañe says:

I prefer one at a time
Rodion says:

I prefer to focus on one task at a time
Shayma Abdelsabour says:

Beniftial scientific informatin
ARIANA BINTI ALIASAK says:

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Lorence Zaragoza says:

I did it
lattao clark louie c. says:

i did it
Juliana Suarez says:

I preffer make one task at time
sebastian gomez atencia says:

Learning is very good as it teaches us a lot
Salvador says:

Listo
Samson says:

Pretty good advanced coarse for those willing to master the language skills. Carry on this way.
Anónimo says:

I think this is a good way to learn but i don’t know what to do at the end 😤
Mahnoj says:

i did it
Marcelo says:

Very useful information!!

Thank you
Rifdah Nur Hidayati says:

I don’t know about it before.

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