Which of the Following Is a Way in Which the Neuronal

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way in which the neuronal workspace supports metacognition?

• A)The workspace enables the individual to maintain mental representations in an active state for prolonged periods of time.
• B)The workspace can shift the executive's attention to more relevant information.
• C)The workspace will shift attention to material that is more or less fluent depending on one's goals.
• D)The workspace is selective in that it will integrate information that has yet to be learned or is not as well remembered.

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Definitions:

K-selected

Characterizes species that produce fewer offspring, with a larger investment in each, typically adapting to stable environments where competition is strong.

Biotic Potential

An organism’s greatest capability to reproduce in the best possible environmental circumstances.

Environmental Resistance

Factors in the environment that limit the growth, abundance, or distribution of organisms or populations within an ecosystem.

Pathogens

Microorganisms that cause disease in their hosts, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.