Baddeley's Current Model of Working Memory Includes a Feature Called

question 73

Multiple Choice

Baddeley's current model of working memory includes a feature called the episodic buffer. According to Baddeley's description, the episodic buffer

• A) contains material that has not yet reached our conscious awareness.
• B) has a smaller capacity than any of the other components of working memory.
• C) briefly holds material from the phonological loop, the visuospatial sketchpad, and long-term memory.
• D) stores our very earliest memories from early childhood, which have an important effect on other components of working memory.

Learn about sensory perception and the role of sensory organs in detecting environmental stimuli.

Understand the definition and significance of sensory thresholds, including absolute and just noticeable difference thresholds.

Grasp the concepts of specialized sensory abilities and their implications on perception.

Comprehend the basics of developmental psychology, focusing on brain development stages and their impacts on behavior.

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Definitions:

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that evaluates actions based on their consequences, specifically aiming to maximize overall happiness and minimize suffering.

Inherent Feature(s)

Basic or essential attributes that are naturally part of something or someone, often determining its character or essence.

Objections to Utilitarianism

Criticisms of the ethical theory that suggests actions are right if they benefit the majority, often focusing on its potential neglect of individual rights and duties.