Working Memory Differs from Short-Term Memory in That

question 48

Multiple Choice

Working memory differs from short-term memory in that

• A) short-term memory consists of a number of components.
• B) short-term memory has unlimited capacity.
• C) working memory is concerned with the manipulation of information.
• D) working memory has unlimited capacity.

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Definitions:

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and authority figures.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that mediates between the primal desires of the id and the moral demands of the superego.

Problem-Solving Skills

The ability to identify, define, and resolve problems through the application of appropriate strategies and critical thinking.

Cognitive

Relating to mental processes such as perception, memory, thinking, and problem-solving.