Information Is Maintained in Short-Term Memory Only Briefly Unless It

question 73

Multiple Choice

Information is maintained in short-term memory only briefly unless it is

• A) encoded.
• B) rehearsed.
• C) iconic or echoic.
• D) retrieved.

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Definitions:

Cultural Awareness

The understanding and sensitivity towards the cultural differences and similarities within and between societies.

Mexican Descent

Refers to individuals and communities that trace their lineage, culture, or ancestry back to Mexico.

Socially Constructed Categories

Groups or classifications created by cultural and societal norms rather than by biological or natural distinctions.

Health Disparities

Differences in health and healthcare outcomes between groups, often influenced by social, economic, and environmental disadvantages.