Abstract

DELGADO MCKAY, Xochitl  and  ZAPATA ZABALA, Maryoris. Working memory deficits in neurodevelopmental disorders. Psicogente [online]. 2018, vol.21, n.39, pp.216-227. ISSN 0124-0137.  https://doi.org/10.17081/psico.21.39.2832.

This review paper aims to show the current status of the cognitive domain in different neurode velopmental disorders. As the working memory temporarily stores information to achieve short term and immediate objectives, we are going to use the working memory construct by Baddeley and Hitch taking into account, its development, different systems and functions related to the cognitive process of the human being. Furthermore, we will submit different neurodevelopmen tal disorders based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders data and its prevalence in Colombia. Lastly, the working memory in each neurodevelopmental disorders, explaining which components are affected the most and the possible causes for such alterations will be analyzed.

Keywords : Working memory; Neurodevelopmental disorders; Memory; Short-term memory; Neurodevelopmental; Disorder.

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