transactive memory
[træn.zˈæk.tɪv ˈmem.ə.ri]
nounpl: transactive memories
memória transativa
1. A shared memory system in which individuals know what information other members of their group know, allowing them to access knowledge through group members rather than storing all information individually.
In successful marriages, couples develop transactive memory where each partner remembers different types of information.
Em casamentos bem-sucedidos, os casais desenvolvem memória transativa onde cada parceiro se lembra de diferentes tipos de informação.
2. A collaborative cognitive system used by teams or groups to store, retrieve, and share information collectively.
The research team relied on transactive memory to coordinate their work, with each member specializing in different areas.
O time de pesquisa confiava em memória transativa para coordenar seu trabalho, com cada membro se especializando em áreas diferentes.
This term is primarily used in academic and professional contexts, particularly in psychology, organizational behavior, and team dynamics research. It gained prominence through Wegner's research in the 1980s and is especially relevant in modern contexts discussing workplace teams, marriages, and collaborative environments. In Brazil, it is used mainly in academic and corporate contexts.
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