Prospective Memory Limits the Cognitive Resources Available for Other Tasks

question 40

Multiple Choice

Prospective memory limits the cognitive resources available for other tasks because it

• A) reduces the number of items we can maintain in short-term storage.
• B) interferes with information processing from sensory storage.
• C) disrupts the encoding process in short-term storage.
• D) interrupts information processing in sensory storage.

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Definitions:

Brain Diseases

Disorders affecting the brain, leading to various symptoms such as cognitive decline, emotional disruptions, and physical impairments.

Memory

The mental function responsible for storing and retrieving information.

Human Reasoning

The cognitive process used by humans to generate and evaluate arguments, assumptions, and hypotheses, leading to the formulation of conclusions or decisions.

Cognitive Perspective

An approach in psychology that focuses on how we think, with an emphasis on understanding how individuals perceive, process, and remember information.