Working Memory

question 228

Multiple Choice

Working memory:

• A)provides permanent storage for information.
• B)refers to the active, conscious manipulation of temporarily stored information.
• C)has a limited capacity of about 12 to 14 items.
• D)has a relatively short duration seldom exceeding 3 or 4 seconds.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The study of how thinking, problem solving, and understanding of the world evolve from infancy through adulthood, influenced by genetics, experience, and education.

Preoperational

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Words

Symbols or combinations of letters that represent or convey meaning in spoken or written language.

Actions

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