Editing Working memory (section)

=== Neural models ===
One approach to modeling the neurophysiology and the functioning of working memory is [[PBWM|prefrontal cortex basal ganglia working memory (PBWM)]]. In this model, the prefrontal cortex works hand-in-hand with the basal ganglia to accomplish the tasks of working memory. Many studies have shown this to be the case.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Baier B, Karnath HO, Dieterich M, Birklein F, Heinze C, Müller NG | title = Keeping memory clear and stable—the contribution of human basal ganglia and prefrontal cortex to working memory | journal = The Journal of Neuroscience | volume = 30 | issue = 29 | pages = 9788–9792 | date = July 2010 | pmid = 20660261 | pmc = 6632833 | doi = 10.1523/jneurosci.1513-10.2010 | doi-access = free }}</ref> One used ablation techniques in patients who had had seizures and had damage to the prefrontal cortex and basal ganglia.<ref name=":2" /> Researchers found that such damage resulted in decreased capacity to carry out the executive function of working memory.<ref name=":2">{{cite journal | vauthors = Voytek B, Knight RT | title = Prefrontal cortex and basal ganglia contributions to visual working memory | journal = Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America | volume = 107 | issue = 42 | pages = 18167–18172 | date = October 2010 | pmid = 20921401 | pmc = 2964236 | doi = 10.1073/pnas.1007277107 | doi-access = free | bibcode = 2010PNAS..10718167V }}</ref> Additional research conducted on patients with brain alterations due to methamphetamine use found that training working memory increases volume in the basal ganglia.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Brooks SJ, Burch KH, Maiorana SA, Cocolas E, Schioth HB, Nilsson EK, Kamaloodien K, Stein DJ | display-authors = 6 | title = Psychological intervention with working memory training increases basal ganglia volume: A VBM study of inpatient treatment for methamphetamine use | journal = NeuroImage. Clinical | volume = 12 | pages = 478–491 | date = 2016-02-01 | pmid = 27625988 | pmc = 5011179 | doi = 10.1016/j.nicl.2016.08.019 | doi-access = free }}</ref>