According to Chapter 4, Working Memory Is Especially Important Because

question 15

Multiple Choice

According to Chapter 4, working memory is especially important because

• A) it provides a perfect copy of the physical stimulus, for example, a visual image that accurately represents the words on a page.
• B) it demonstrates that there is a clear-cut limit to the number of items we can store for a short time.
• C) it is the first process that occurs after the stimulus has entered long-term memory.
• D) it keeps some items active, so that we can use these items when we are working on a relevant task.

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Definitions:

Biochemical Changes

Alterations in the chemical processes and substances within living organisms.

Radioactive Element

An element that spontaneously emits radiation as it decays, transforming into another element.

ERPs

Event-Related Potentials; brain responses that are the direct result of a specific sensory, cognitive, or motor event, measured by electroencephalography (EEG).

Neural Activity

The electrical and chemical processes that occur within the nervous system, enabling it to perform functions like sensing, moving, and thinking.