The Part of the Cerebral Cortex That Matures First Controls

question 27

Multiple Choice

The part of the cerebral cortex that matures first controls

• A)higher-order thinking processes.
• B)physical movements.
• C)the processing of language.
• D)the formation of associations.

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Definitions:

Echoic Memory

A subsystem of sensory memory that retains auditory information for a short period after the original sound has ceased.

Selectively Noticing

The cognitive process of focusing attention on certain stimuli or information while ignoring others, often based on personal relevance or importance.

Attention

The process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things.

Short-term Memory

The capacity for holding, but not manipulating, a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.