July 28, 2025Open Access

Working memory shapes neural geometry in human EEG over learning

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MWMichał J. WójcikUniversity of Oxford ALAmy Y. LiFlorida International University DWDante WasmuhtUniversity of Oxford

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Experimental analysis shows low-dimensional representations arise during working memory processing in decision tasks, suggesting new computational roles in learning.

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MAIN FINDING: Working memory influences neural geometry and leads to low-dimensional representations during learning.
KEY EVIDENCE: Participants transformed sensory information into abstract forms while solving an XOR task.
APPROACH: EEG recordings from 25 participants were used to study the effects of working memory on decision-making tasks.
SIGNIFICANCE: These findings suggest a novel role for working memory in shaping representations that facilitate learning and decision-making.

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Wójcik et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a093fe6551bb0af8ceadd https://doi.org/10.7554/elife.106609

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Experimental analysis shows low-dimensional representations arise during working memory processing in decision tasks, suggesting new computational roles in learning.

Working memory shapes neural geometry in human EEG over learning

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Working memory shapes neural geometry in human EEG over learning

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