Because They Believe That Short-Term Memory Is a System That

question 462

Multiple Choice

Because they believe that short-term memory is a system that actively and simultaneously processes different kinds of information and supports other cognitive functions such as problem solving, many modern cognitive memory researchers refer to short-term memory as _____________ memory.

• A)procedural
• B)echoic
• C)working
• D)semantic

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Definitions:

Dark Adaptation

The process by which the eyes increase their sensitivity to low levels of light.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function in low light conditions and are responsible for night vision.

Cones

Cells in the eye's retina called photoreceptors are accountable for perceiving color and operate optimally in well-lit conditions.

Blind Spot

An area in the visual field that lacks photoreceptor cells because it is where the optic nerve exits the eye, leading to a gap in visual information.