Differentiate Between Short-Term Memory and Working Memory

question 144

Multiple Choice

Differentiate between short-term memory and working memory.

• A)Short-term memory functions as a passive storehouse,while working memory functions as an active memory system.
• B)Short-term memory can be used to solve problems,while working memory can be used to rehearse information.
• C)Measures of working memory capacity are not strongly related to cognitive aptitudes,whereas short-term memory capacity is.
• D)Working memory has a limited capacity,while short-term memory has a virtually unlimited capacity.

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Definitions:

Chiral Molecule

A molecule that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image, often possessing a stereocenter.

Enantiomer

One of two mirror-image forms of a chiral molecule, which cannot be superimposed on each other, similar to left and right hands.

Superimposable

A term used to describe two objects, such as molecules, that can be placed on top of each other in such a way that all parts align perfectly and are indistinguishable.

Chiral

Describes a molecule that has non-superimposable mirror images, often resulting in molecules with different optical activities.