Some Information in Our Fleeting ________ Is Encoded into Short-Term

question 94

Multiple Choice

Some information in our fleeting ________ is encoded into short-term memory.

• A) working memory
• B) sensory memory
• C) flashbulb memory
• D) long-term memory

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A region of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, crucial for motor control, coordination, precision, and timing of movements.

Temporal Lobes

The portion of the cerebral cortex lying roughly above the ears; includes the auditory areas, each receiving information primarily from the opposite ear.

Top-Down Processing

A cognitive process that uses pre-existing knowledge or expectations to interpret and understand sensory information.

Sensory Information

Data received by the senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell) that is processed by the brain.