We all have the ability to maintain and process
information in our working memory, though some
individuals have a greater working memory capacity
than others. Everyday tasks are well within the
normal persons working memory capacity, but at
times, a great demand on mental resources will cause
performance to be compromised. These studies examine
how motor performance, such as hand movements, can
be impaired by performing mental tasks. Also,
different types of mental tasks are related to
different degrees of compromised motor performance.
Individuals may show differences in their...