Which of the Following Is the BEST Example of an Internal

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the BEST example of an internal stimulus that would create need recognition?

• A) a friend comments on how shabby your coat looks
• B) a radio station runs an ad for a new video game rental store
• C) a headache
• D) an invitation to a graduation for which you need a gift
• E) a billboard promoting a new national Internet service provider

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Definitions:

Short-term Memory

Short-term memory refers to the capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Working Memory

The memory subsystem that we use when we try to understand information, remember it, or use it to solve a problem or communicate with someone.

Tertiary Memory

A term sometimes used to describe long-term storage of information that is not in active use but can be accessed when required.

Levels-of-processing Model

A theory suggesting the depth of mental process related to memory retention, from shallow perceptual levels to deeper semantic ones.