Experiments Indicate That Storing a String of Six Digits in Short-Term

question 54

Multiple Choice

Experiments indicate that storing a string of six digits in short-term memory interferes with the ability to ______.

• A)verify which of two letters precedes the other in the alphabet
• B)read and comprehend passages of text
• C)recall recently learned material
• D)verify letter sequences,read and comprehend text,and recall recently learned material

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Definitions:

Imagery

The use of visually descriptive or figurative language in writing, or the visual mental representation of objects, scenes, or events.

Pretend Play

A form of play where children use their imagination to create scenarios, often involving role-playing and make-believe activities.

Deferred Imitation

The ability to reproduce a behavior observed at an earlier time, without the original model present.

Recall Memory

The mental process of retrieving information from the past, which can involve reconstructing memories based on cues or prompts.