Psychologyspeaking topic
The phonological loop: how does the 'inner voice' we use to hold a phone number by repeating it actually work? Why does the number vanish the moment we stop rehearsing?
— Baddeley, phonological loop
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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