Compared to the Earlier View of Short-Term Memory, the Current

question 26

Multiple Choice

Compared to the earlier view of short-term memory, the current view of working memory

• A) argues that memory is much more fragile.
• B) proposes that working memory is simply an early stage of long-term memory.
• C) states that information is continuously being manipulated and changed.
• D) suggests that the Atkinson-Shiffrin model should be supplemented by at least five additional kinds of brief memory.

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Definitions:

Genetic Monogamy

A form of monogamy based on genetic tests which confirm that a pair of animals mate exclusively with each other.

Evolutionary Fitness

The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce, thereby passing on its genes to the next generation.

Social Monogamy

A form of monogamy observed in animal behavior where individuals pair bond to cooperate in the rearing of offspring, even if not exclusively sexually monogamous.

Confusion Effect

A phenomenon by which a predator's ability to pick out individual prey is hampered by a large group of potential targets.