Material Is Transferred and Linked from Short-Term to Long-Term Memory

question 108

Multiple Choice

Material is transferred and linked from short-term to long-term memory through ________.

• A) rote rehearsal
• B) elaborative rehearsal
• C) categorizing
• D) chunking

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Definitions:

Thalamus

The thalamus is a vital brain structure acting as a relay station for sensory information, channeling incoming data to appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Sensory Information

Data received by the senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell), which is then interpreted by the brain to form an understanding of the world.

Neurons

Within the nervous system, there are specialized cells responsible for carrying information to other neurons, muscles, or glandular cells.

Transmission

The act of passing something from one place, person, or thing to another, often referring to diseases, information, or mechanical power.