According to Cowan, the Capacity of Short-Term Memory Has Been

question 202

Multiple Choice

According to Cowan, the capacity of short-term memory has been _____ because researchers have not controlled for _____ by participants.

• A)overestimated; covert chunking
• B)underestimated; covert chunking
• C)overestimated; serial positioning
• D)underestimated; serial positioning

Identify and understand various theories of aging.

Recognize the importance of supportive communication and attitudes towards the elderly in society.

Understand the role of the nurse in providing care and support to the elderly and their families.

Identify the primary sources of income for elderly Americans and understand their financial challenges.

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Definitions:

Fluid

In a physical context, a substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to external pressure; in a cognitive context, it refers to the capacity to think abstractly and reason adaptively.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the nervous system and the epidermis, among other structures.

Mesoderm

The middle layer of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the musculoskeletal, vascular, and urogenital systems.

Trophoblast

The outer layer of cells surrounding a blastocyst in early pregnancy, which provides nutrients to the embryo and develops into part of the placenta.