Cowan Model

The Cowan Model, developed by psychologist Nelson Cowan, describes how our working memory functions. It suggests that we can actively hold about 4 pieces of information at a time, which are organized in a broader framework of long-term memories. Instead of just focusing on a fixed amount of information, it emphasizes the role of attention in maintaining and manipulating these items. This model helps explain how we process and recall information, highlighting that our ability to juggle multiple tasks relies on both short-term and long-term memory resources.