visual working memory

Visual working memory is the brain’s ability to temporarily hold and manipulate visual information. It allows you to keep images, shapes, colors, and spatial details active in your mind for a short period, enabling tasks like recalling a phone number you just saw or navigating through a new environment. This system is essential for understanding and interacting with the visual world efficiently, working as a mental scratchpad to process and use visual data in real-time without needing to reference external sources constantly.