Flexibility and Working Memory

How is flexibility used when someone is cooking?

• you tell others to try a new dish
• you remember to wash the dishes when you're done
• Choosing a meal that has something for everyone
• Choosing a meal that you want no matter what

An example of working memory in everyday life:

• You remember how to cook a dish without looking at the recipe
• You read a book
• You follow the instructions to build a table step by step
• You take a nap

An example of flexibility in everyday life:

• You lose a game and tell the winner "Good game! Let's play again soon!"
• You lose a game and start yelling at everyone
• You lose a game and refuse to play anymore
• You lose a game and stop talking to everyone

An example of using flexibility in everyday life:

• working with others in a group and coming to an agreement without fighting
• doing what you want no matter what
• doing well in class
• telling others what to do, be that boss!

What is working memory?

• jobs that require memorizing
• remember information and then use it later
• staying focused
• paying attention

An example of working memory in everyday life:

• doodling
• packing for a big vacation with everything you might need
• not distracting others
• paying attention

Besides school and completing tasks, what else can working memory help you with?

• yard work
• trivia contests
• making "to do" lists
• videogames

An example of working memory in everyday life:

• listening well
• staying focused
• not distracting others
• answering test questions without using your notes

What is Working memory

• Holding information in your mind while working with it.
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• Holding information in your mind (Forget it) then don't do it.
• Holding information in your mind (Unrealistic) while working with it.

What is the ability to change the way you think and adopt to new situations or change in routine?

• Flexible thinking
• Perseverance
• Attention
• Metacognition