Which Memory System Has an Unlimited Capacity and Can Keep

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which memory system has an unlimited capacity and can keep information for hours or decades?

• A) short-term memory
• B) long-term memory
• C) the sensory register
• D) working memory

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Definitions:

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, involving changes in heart rate, brain activity, and energy levels.

Performance

The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest, often referred to as BMR.

Settling Point

A theory suggesting that body weight is regulated at a predetermined or preferred level by a feedback control mechanism, which balances energy intake with energy expenditure.