Maya Would Like to Delay Pregnancy,but She Doesn't Want to Worry

question 15

Multiple Choice

Maya would like to delay pregnancy,but she doesn't want to worry about the disorders associated with older ova.She decides to have her eggs harvested and stored for later use.How long will Maya's eggs be viable?

• A)5 to 7 weeks
• B)5 to 7 months
• C)up to a year
• D)for years

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Definitions:

Semantic Memory

This term refers to a type of long-term memory involving the capacity to recall words, concepts, or numbers, which is essential for the use and understanding of language.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, it acts as a buffer for stimuli received through the senses and lasts for a very short time.

Stroop Effect

A cognitive phenomenon that demonstrates the interference in reaction time when the name of a color is printed in a color not denoted by the name.

Transience

The tendency for memory and other cognitive processes to diminish over time, leading to forgetting or the loss of information.