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The First Stage of Memory, Which Holds an Exact Record

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The first stage of memory, which holds an exact record of incoming information for a few seconds or less is called __________ memory.


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Checking Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, typically aimed at preventing some dreaded event or situation.

Mania

A mental state characterized by extremely elevated mood, energy, and activity levels, often associated with bipolar disorder.

Dissociative Fugue

A dissociative disorder in which one has a complete loss of memory of one’s entire identity, travels away from home, and may assume a new identity.

Conversion Disorder

A psychological condition in which a person shows neurological symptoms, such as numbness, blindness, paralysis, or fits, without a neurological explanation.

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