Because Long-Term Memory's Capacity Is So Large, We Must Organize

question 65

Multiple Choice

Because long-term memory's capacity is so large, we must organize the concepts or "files" we keep there. Our mental network or filing system of associated ideas and concepts is called

• A)a mnemonic.
• B)working memory.
• C)procedural memory.
• D)an associative network.
• E)a cognitive repository.

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Definitions:

Operational Definition

A precise description of how variables will be measured or manipulated in a study.

Anxiety

A sense of apprehension or fear, often related to a forthcoming event or a situation with an unpredictable result.

Incongruity

The state of being out of place or not in harmony, often leading to surprise or humor due to the unexpected mismatch.

Operational Definition

A concise and detailed explanation of a variable, defined by the methods or actions employed to assess or control it.