The Process in Which New Visual Information Constantly Replaces Old

question 29

Multiple Choice

The process in which new visual information constantly replaces old visual information in the sensory registers almost immediately is called ________.

• A) the recency effect
• B) proactive inhibition
• C) circumlocation
• D) masking

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Definitions:

Explicit Memory

Explicit memory is a type of long-term memory that involves conscious recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts.

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system where information is stored for a short duration, typically a few seconds to a minute.

Acronyms

Words formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word (e.g., NASA, SCUBA).

Implicit Memory

A type of long-term memory that does not require conscious thought to recall, expressed through automatic skills and conditioned responses.