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WMU [2 records]

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Record 1 2013-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cognitive Psychology
DEF

The ability to maintain accurate representations of information changing over time.

CONT

Working memory updating (WMU) has been identified as a cognitive function of prime importance for everyday tasks and has also been found to be a significant predictor of higher mental abilities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie cognitive
DEF

Processus mnésique qui s’effectue par l’élimination des anciennes informations et la réorganisation ainsi que l’intégration de nouvelles informations.

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Physical Geography (General)
  • Educational Institutions
  • Water Transport
OBS

WMU was established in 1983 by the International Maritime Organization, a United Nations specialised agency. Our mission is to serve the global maritime community as a centre of excellence and IMO's apex institution for high-level maritime education and training.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Géographie physique (Généralités)
  • Établissements d'enseignement
  • Transport par eau
OBS

Aussi connu sous le nom : Université maritime internationale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Geografía física (Generalidades)
  • Establecimientos de enseñanza
  • Transporte por agua
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