Our Organized Knowledge of Words, Concepts, Symbols, and Objects Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

Our organized knowledge of words, concepts, symbols, and objects is called:

• A) episodic memory
• B) semantic memory
• C) permanent memory
• D) working memory

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Definitions:

Environmental Considerations

The influence of the external environment on job design; includes employee ability, availability, and social expectations.

External Environment

Consists of all factors outside an organization that can affect its operations and performance, including economic, legal, technological, and social conditions.

Task Significance

The degree to which a job has a substantial impact on the lives or work of other people, either in the immediate organization or in the external environment.

Ergonomics

The study and design of equipment and workplaces to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort.