Information Processing Theorists Often Emphasize the Importance of Attention in the Learning

question 31

Multiple Choice

Information processing theorists often emphasize the importance of attention in the learning process. Why is attention so important?

• A) It gets information into the sensory register.
• B) It moves information from working memory into long-term memory.
• C) It moves information from the sensory register into long-term memory.
• D) It moves information from the sensory register into working memory.

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