Modern Cognitive Scientists Refer to Short-Term Memory as "Working" Memory

question 76

Multiple Choice

Modern cognitive scientists refer to short-term memory as "working" memory because they believe that it functions similar to a(n)

• A)keyboard on a personal computer
• B)office of a busy librarian
• C)tiny loading platform
• D)holding station for information

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