Which Type of Memory Can Hold Large Amounts of Information

question 130

Multiple Choice

 Which type of memory can hold large amounts of information but only very briefly (a second or two) ?

• A) sensory
• B) working
• C) long-term
• D) episodic

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Definitions:

Magnocellular Cells

Neurons located in the magnocellular layer of the lateral geniculate nucleus, involved in the processing of motion and other aspects of visual information.

Visual Acuity

The clarity or sharpness of vision, measured by the ability to discern letters or numbers at a given distance according to a fixed standard.

Parvocellular Neurons

Neurons located within the parvocellular layer of the thalamus, known for processing visual information pertaining to color and fine details.

Lateral Geniculate Nucleus

The lateral geniculate nucleus is a vital part of the thalamus that processes visual information received from the retina before it is sent to the visual cortex.