The Acronym ____ Is Frequently Used to Refer to the Memory

question 20

Multiple Choice

The acronym ____ is frequently used to refer to the memory unit of a computer.

• A)ROM
• B)CD
• C)MDR
• D)RAM

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Definitions:

Modal Model

A cognitive model that describes memory as a system consisting of different stores: the sensory register, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Atkinson and Shiffrin

Psychologists who developed the Multi-Store Model of Memory, explaining how memory processes work.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing.

PET Scan

Stands for Positron Emission Tomography, a diagnostic imaging test that helps reveal how tissues and organs are functioning by using a radioactive tracer.