The Ability to Unconsciously Process How Many Times You Checked

question 69

Multiple Choice

The ability to unconsciously process how many times you checked your e-mail during the past 24 hours best illustrates

• A) working memory.
• B) automatic processing.
• C) implicit memory.
• D) the peg-word system.

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Definitions:

Digestion

The biological process by which the complex molecules in food are broken down into simpler ones that can be absorbed and utilized by the body.

Pancreatic Juice

A fluid secreted by the pancreas that contains digestive enzymes and bicarbonate ions and assists in the digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in the small intestine.

Major Food Groups

Categories of foods sharing similar nutritional properties, including fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy.

Gastric Juice

A digestive fluid, secreted by the stomach, containing hydrochloric acid, digestive enzymes, and intrinsic factor, necessary for the digestion of food and absorption of vitamin B12.