Aging memory: differences in short-term memory and recall performance observed across age groups.1. IntroductionThe following research proposal aims to continue to deepen the discussion and study on human memory. However, more specifically, it is about the difference that can be found between age groups in terms of short-term memory and recall performance. The motivation to undertake such a study can be said to expand existing knowledge and fill gaps due to lack of knowledge and testing in specific areas – short-term memory and recall performance. Another reason this topic is being researched is to promote my own interest in this specialized area of ​​memory as well as cognitive neuroscience in psychology. Research Question Are there significant differences between short-term memory and recall performance in young and middle adulthood?HypothesisThere are significant differences between the two age groups with respect to their short-term memory and recall performance.2. Literature Review Numerous research efforts have been conducted on the topic of aging memory, particularly on short-term memory and recall performance with age. However, there appears to be a lack of research regarding the difference found between young adulthood and middle adulthood. The extensive knowledge about memory that has been gathered will be used to help support and better understand the results that would be presented at a later stage. However, it is necessary to have an overview of the previous literature on human memory as well as aging memory. It is important to define the key concept, memory, before continuing the discussion on this topic. Memory, according to Austin et al. (2012, p. 660) ...... middle of article ......A. & Hartman, M. (2003). Adult age differences in temporal memory and item memory. Psychology and Aging, 18, (3), 573-586. doi: 10.1037/0882-7974.18.3.573Fandakova, Y., Sander, M.C., Werkle-Bergner, M., and Shing, Y.L. (2014). Age differences in short-term memory binding are linked to working memory performance across the lifespan. Psychology and Aging, 29, (1), 140-149. doi:10.1037/a0035347Fine, C. (2008). The Britannica Guide to the Brain: A Guided Tour of the Brain – Mind, Memory and Intelligence. London, UK: Robinson. Kaczmarzyk, M., Francikowski, J., Łozowski, B., Rozpędek, M., Sawczyn, T. and Sułowicz, S. (2013). The bit value of working memory. Psychology and Neuroscience, 6, (3), 345 – 349. doi: 10.3922/j.psns.2013.3.11Passer, MW and Smith, RE (2008). Psychology: science of the mind and behavior. (4th ed.). New York, New York: McGraw Hill.