How does interpreting experience enhance working memory and short-term memory: A meta-analysis

The language task of interpreting is demanding in memory, and interpreters are assumed to be better in short-term memory (STM) and working memory (WM) than matched bilingual controls. However, apart from consistent evidence supporting such an interpreter advantage in updating, there is no consensus in the literature regarding the existence of an interpreter advantage in memory spans. To solve the issue, the present meta-analysis synthesised 45...