This Word Is from Icelandic for "Gush" or "Rage

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Short Answer

This word is from Icelandic for "gush" or "rage".

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system that is responsible for temporarily storing information for a brief period, typically seconds to minutes.

Decay

The process of losing information over time due to the non-use of a memory trace in the brain.

Interference

The act of impeding or obstructing something, often used in contexts such as memory interference, where one memory competes with or replaces another.

Chunking

A cognitive strategy for organizing information into more manageable parts or chunks to enhance memory and recall.