Which Type of Memory Is Exemplified by a Racing Heartbeat

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which type of memory is exemplified by a racing heartbeat upon hearing a rattlesnake nearby?

• A) emotional
• B) motor
• C) procedural (skills)
• D) declarative (fact)

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Definitions:

Distinctions Encoded

The process of representing unique qualities or differences in genetic material, language, or information systems.

Wedge-Shaped Imprints

Marks or indentations often associated with cuneiform writing, one of the earliest systems of writing invented by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia.

Mesopotamia

An ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, recognized as one of the cradles of civilization, where early forms of writing, agriculture, and city-state formation emerged.

Miscommunications

Failures or errors in conveying or understanding messages accurately between parties.