Working Memory and Complex Sentence Comprehension: Does Working Memory Play a Role in Typically Developing Children's Complex Sentence Comprehension?

Working memory refers to the ability to store information while at the same time engage in some kind of cognitively demanding activity such as verbal reasoning or comprehension. These include a phonological short-term memory (PSTM) storage buffer and a visuo- spatial short-term memory buffer, an attentional resource control function, and processing speed. This study aimed to investigate the influence of the mechanisms of working memory on children's complex sentence comprehension. The findings suggested that children between the ages of seven and twelve years use their working memory system to process and comprehend familiar complex sentences. This book can highlight the importance of cognitive factors such as working memory while assessing language in clinical situation.