The Earliest Date Suggested for the Purposeful Use of Fire

question 3

Multiple Choice

The earliest date suggested for the purposeful use of fire is:

• A)1.5 million B.P.
• B)1 million B.P.
• C)300,000 B.P.
• D)100,000 B.P.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

Refers to the phase of memory responsible for storing information for an extended period, ranging from a few minutes to a lifetime.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory that allows individuals to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimulus has ceased.

Short-Term Memory

A cognitive storage system that temporarily holds a limited amount of information for a brief period, typically around 20 seconds.

Working Memory Capacity

The amount of information that can be held in working memory at one time, critical for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.