A Female Athlete Weighs 119 Pounds Before a Race and 114

question 4

Multiple Choice

A female athlete weighs 119 pounds before a race and 114 pounds after the race. How much fluid should she consume to replace losses from exercising?

• A)1 cup
• B)3 cups
• C)10 cups
• D)13 cups

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Definitions:

Iconic Memory

A type of visual sensory memory that holds an exact copy of what is seen for a very brief period of time, usually under a second.

Partial Report

A method used in memory research where subjects are asked to recall only a portion of the information presented to them, demonstrating the capacity of sensory memory.

Capacity

The maximum amount something can contain or the ability to do something.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which acts as a buffer for stimuli received through the senses and is capable of holding information for a very short period of time.