Working memory is defined as the ability to:

• A. Recall long-term events
• B. Hold information in mind while thinking about it
• C. Retrieve information from memory quickly
• D. Transfer information to long-term memory

Answer: (B)

Working memory is the ability to hold information in mind while you are actively thinking about it and using it to guide your actions. It acts as a mental workspace you rely on when solving a problem, following steps, or keeping a number in your head while deciding what to do next. This differs from recalling long-term events (bringing past experiences to mind), from simply retrieving information quickly (speed of access rather than holding and processing), and from transferring information into long-term memory (encoding). So the idea of holding information in mind while you think about it best fits working memory.