The Computer-Like Model Used to Describe the Way Humans Encode

question 3

Multiple Choice

The computer-like model used to describe the way humans encode, store, and retrieve information is the ________ model.

• A) psychodynamic
• B) heuristic model
• C) information-processing
• D) holistic

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

The phase of the memory system that is capable of storing information for long periods of time, often throughout a person's life.

Interference Theory

A theory suggesting that the ability to remember information is affected by other information learned either previously or subsequently.

Proactive Interference

is a phenomenon where older memories inhibit the ability to remember new information because of the clutter or confusion of old and new information.

Long-Term Memory

A type of memory responsible for the storage of information over an extended period, from days to decades.