Graham Has Selected Four Different Universities That He Might Like

question 119

Multiple Choice

Graham has selected four different universities that he might like to attend, and now he is trying to decide which of the four he should apply to. He has all the material spread out in front of him, and he is carefully considering all the advantages and disadvantages associated with each campus. Based on Baddeley's model of working memory, Graham is utilizing

• A) the rehearsal loop to repeat only the most important aspects of each campus.
• B) the executive control system to juggle all the information he needs to consider.
• C) the visuospatial sketchpad to mentally manipulate the pros and cons for each campus.
• D) his prospective memory to keep in mind his overall goals in attending university.

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Definitions:

Glial Cells

Glial cells are non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that support and protect neurons.

Motor Neurons

Neurons that are components of the route through which signals travel from the brain or spinal cord to muscles or glands.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells forming part of the nervous system which initiate and conduct signals to muscles, causing them to contract or relax.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out neurological information.