The Main Distinction Between Short-Term Memory and Working Memory Is

question 91

Multiple Choice

The main distinction between short-term memory and working memory is that working memory is

• A)larger.
• B)unconscious.
• C)actively processed.
• D)sensory based.

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Definitions:

Habits

Regular patterns of behavior that are acquired through frequent repetition and often occur subconsciously.

Multi-tasking

The ability to perform more than one task or activity simultaneously, though often leading to a decrease in performance or quality in the tasks.

Encoding

The process by which information is transformed into a format that can be stored in memory.

Storage

In cognitive psychology, the retention of information or experiences in the brain for later retrieval, an essential component of the memory process.