In the Store Model of the Information-Processing System, We Use

question 55

Multiple Choice

In the store model of the information-processing system, we use mental strategies to

• A) direct the flow by coordinating information coming from the environment with information already in the system.
• B) refer to networks of concepts and relations that permit us to think about a wide range of situations in more advanced ways.
• C) prevent internal and external distracting stimuli from capturing our attention and cluttering working memory with irrelevant information.
• D) operate on and transform information, increasing the chances that we will retain it, use it efficiently, and think flexibly.

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Definitions:

Capsule

A structure, often a part of anatomy or bacterial cells, that encases or envelops an organ, joint, or bacterial cell, providing protection or structural integrity.

Thymosin

A hormone secreted by the thymus gland, playing a role in the maturation of T lymphocytes, an essential part of the immune system.

T-cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity, recognizing and destroying infected cells in the body.

Maturation

The process of development and growth, leading to a fully developed or mature state.