Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description

question 131

Multiple Choice

Match each term with its definition or description.
-A general term that describes a condition of high blood pH

• A)Acid solution
• B)Alkaline solution
• C)Neutral solution
• D)Buffer
• E)Alkalosis
• F)Acidosis
• G)Metabolic acidosis
• H)Respiratory acidosis
• I)Respiratory alkalosis
• J)Metabolic alkalosis
• K)Carbonic anhydrase
• L)pH

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Definitions:

Broadbent

Refers to Donald Broadbent, a psychologist known for his work in the field of information processing and attention theories.

Short-term Memory

A temporary storage system in the brain capable of holding a small amount of information in an easily accessible state for a short period.

George Miller

A pioneering cognitive psychologist best known for his theory that the span of immediate memory and absolute judgment is limited to an average of seven items.

Magic Number

A concept in cognitive science referring to the limit of items an average human mind can hold in working memory, commonly thought to be seven plus or minus two.