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Working memory is a critical component of executive or metacognitive functioning: first, a goal must be established that is then retained in working memory during performance of the task. Then, planning must occur to establish the strategies and their sequence. Through the interaction of both working memory and planning, inappropriate responses are inhibited, new strategies are developed to meet the demands of the changing environment, and the individual remains on target to complete the goal.
Memory is not a unitary concept and does not operate in a vacuum, but is integrated into executive functioning. In my view treatment programs need to incorporate memory as part of the whole process of addressing executive dysfunction. I addressed memory problems through a metacognitive strategy that included mostly a visual approach as a prompt, involving photos and diagrams of the items they needed to remember.
The issue with many of the research articles on memory training and computerised brain training is that there remains an issue of generalisation. In my view, incorporating a memory strategy as part of a complete package of addressing executive dysfunction using real-world examples obviates the need for generalisation.
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Baron Levi, J. (2020). Memory. In: The Hairy Bikie and Other Metacognitive Strategies . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-46618-3_9
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