Regarding Short-Term Memory (STM),which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 56

Multiple Choice

Regarding short-term memory (STM) ,which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) STM has an unlimited storage capacity and can hold information for at least 30 minutes.
• B) It is very difficult to do more than one task at a time in STM.
• C) Unlike long-term memory, STM is rarely affected by interruption or interference.
• D) Once information is placed in STM, it is permanently stored.

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Definitions:

Bronfenbrenner's

Refers to the ecological systems theory developed by Urie Bronfenbrenner, which examines how environmental layers influence human development.

Microsystem

In ecological systems theory, the immediate environments with which an individual interacts, such as family and school.

Mesosystem

A term from Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory referring to the interconnections between the microsystems, or the immediate environments, in a person's life.

Macrosystem

A term in ecology and sociology referring to the broadest level of the environment, encompassing cultural values, laws, and societal norms.