Sam, a High School Student, Lives in a Busy Neighborhood

question 85

Multiple Choice

Sam, a high school student, lives in a busy neighborhood. When he sits down to study, he can hear different sounds, such as a phone ringing somewhere, a baby crying, a car honking, even though he does not pay much attention to these sounds. In this case, these sounds will be stored in Sam's _____.

• A) long-term memory
• B) sensory memory
• C) workbench memory
• D) procedural memory

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Definitions:

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, divided into the left and right hemispheres, responsible for different functions and controlling opposite sides of the body.

Neurogenesis

Neurogenesis is the process of generating new neurons in the brain, contributing to brain plasticity and repair.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain, crucial for transmitting nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Verbal Tasks

Activities or tests that involve the use of words or language abilities, such as reading, writing, or verbal reasoning.