Explain the Primary Difference Between Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read-Only

question 40

Essay

Explain the primary difference between random access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM).

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Definitions:

Short-term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period.

Stimulus

Any object, event, or change in the environment that elicits a sensory or behavioral response in an organism.

Long-term Memory

A type of memory responsible for the storage of information over an extended period.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon involving discomfort felt by an individual when holding conflicting thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially in relation to their actions.