The Memory System That Stores Sensory Information While It "Decides

question 21

Multiple Choice

The memory system that stores sensory information while it "decides" whether to send it on to LTM is called ________ memory in the traditional memory model.

• A)sensory
• B)short-term
• C)long-term
• D)higher-order

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Definitions:

Genes

Sequences of DNA that contain the instructions to build and maintain an organism's cells and pass traits to offspring.

Percent

A measure or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes that determine the sex of an organism, commonly referred to as X and Y chromosomes in many species.

Female Mammals

Members of the mammalian species characterized by the possession of mammary glands with which they feed their young, and typically possessing two X chromosomes.