Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding Short-Term Memory

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE regarding short-term memory?

• A) It has a relatively large capacity.
• B) It contains conscious thought, reasoning and perception.
• C) It maintains information for four seconds or less.
• D) It receives information only from sensory memory.

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that initiate and conduct impulses controlling the actions of muscles.

Thighs

The part of the human leg between the hip and the knee, composed of several muscles including the quadriceps and hamstrings.

Auditory Cortex

The region of the brain that is responsible for processing auditory information.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing auditory information and is also key in understanding language and forming memories.