The Ability of People to "Juggle" Information in Working Memory

question 52

Multiple Choice

The ability of people to "juggle" information in working memory in order to reason and make decisions is handled by the ____ component of working memory.

• A) executive control system
• B) rehearsal loop
• C) visual imagery
• D) schematic

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Definitions:

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion that argues emotions and physiological reactions such as sweating and trembling, occur simultaneously following a stimulus, rather than the emotion being a result of the physiological reactions.

James-Lange Theory

A theory hypothesizing that physiological arousal instigates the experience of emotion rather than the other way around.

Psychological

Relating to the mind or mental processes and how they affect behavior in different contexts.

Psychological Needs

Fundamental human requirements for mental well-being, including needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness.