Benchmarks for models of short-term and working memory

Psychological Bulletin
Klaus OberauerGeoff Ward

Abstract

Any mature field of research in psychology-such as short-term/working memory-is characterized by a wealth of empirical findings. It is currently unrealistic to expect a theory to explain them all; theorists must satisfice with explaining a subset of findings. The aim of the present article is to make the choice of that subset less arbitrary and idiosyncratic than is current practice. We propose criteria for identifying benchmark findings that every theory in a field should be able to explain: Benchmarks should be reproducible, generalize across materials and methodological variations, and be theoretically informative. We propose a set of benchmarks for theories and computational models of short-term and working memory. The benchmarks are described in as theory-neutral a way as possible, so that they can serve as empirical common ground for competing theoretical approaches. Benchmarks are rated on three levels according to their priority for explanation. Selection and ratings of the benchmarks is based on consensus among the authors, who jointly represent a broad range of theoretical perspectives on working memory, and they are supported by a survey among other experts on working memory. The article is accompanied by a web page ...Continue Reading

Citations

May 7, 2019·Perspectives on Psychological Science : a Journal of the Association for Psychological Science·Joseph A Mikels, Patricia A Reuter-Lorenz
Jun 9, 2020·Perspectives on Psychological Science : a Journal of the Association for Psychological Science·Nelson CowanRobert H Logie
Oct 3, 2019·Journal of Cognition·Klaus Oberauer
Nov 12, 2019·Journal of Cognition·Kim Uittenhove, Evie Vergauwe
Jul 28, 2020·The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology : QJEP·Simon Gorin
Jun 10, 2020·Psychonomic Bulletin & Review·Daniel SchorBradley S Gibson
Nov 28, 2018·Memory & Cognition·Alan D BaddeleyRichard J Allen
Jun 5, 2020·Memory & Cognition·Dominic Guitard, Nelson Cowan
Oct 2, 2020·Scientific Reports·Yuri G Pavlov, Boris Kotchoubey
Sep 9, 2020·Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience·Gal Nir-CohenTobias Egner
Jan 6, 2021·Trends in Cognitive Sciences·Elizabeth S LorencJarrod A Lewis-Peacock
Feb 24, 2021·Perspectives on Psychological Science : a Journal of the Association for Psychological Science·Wim De Neys
Mar 10, 2021·Attention, Perception & Psychophysics·Hanane Ramzaoui, Fabien Mathy
Mar 16, 2021·Educational Psychology Review·Juan C Castro-AlonsoFred Paas
Dec 13, 2019·Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience·Sarah L MasterAnne G E Collins
Apr 6, 2021·Memory·Alessandro Guida, Mathilde Maherault
Apr 21, 2021·Nature Neuroscience·Edmund Chong, Athena Akrami
Oct 15, 2020·Psychonomic Bulletin & Review·Miriam DebraiseFabien Mathy
Jul 2, 2021·Memory & Cognition·Judith SchweppeMarie Hellfritsch
Aug 24, 2021·Neuroscience of Consciousness·Simon Hviid Del PinMichał Wierzchoń
Sep 16, 2021·PLoS Computational Biology·Kwang Il RyomAlessandro Treves
Sep 14, 2021·The European Journal of Neuroscience·Yuri G Pavlov, Boris Kotchoubey
Dec 8, 2021·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·Vezha BoboevaClaudia Clopath
Jul 27, 2021·Psychological Science·Eda Mızrak, Klaus Oberauer
Dec 17, 2021·Experimental Psychology·Jamielyn R SamperJason Chein

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.