Donny's Mother Was a Heroin Addict While She Was Pregnant

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Essay

Donny's mother was a heroin addict while she was pregnant.She continued to use for an additional 6 years,despite Donny's presence.Donny,now age 7,is struggling in school.Explain why psychologists can't conclude that the heroin use alone is responsible for his cognitive deficit.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

The aspect of memory responsible for storing information for extended periods, potentially for a lifetime, including facts, experiences, and skills.

Flashbulb Memory

A clear memory of an emotionally significant moment or event.

Short-Term Memory

The ability to maintain a limited quantity of data in a state of immediate availability for a brief duration.

Karl Lashley

a prominent psychologist and behaviorist remembered for his contributions to the study of learning and memory.