Which of the Following Statements Is True of Working Memory

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of working memory?

• A) Sensory memory is referred to as working memory.
• B) Working memory avoids the use of cognitive resources of information.
• C) Working memory stores information on a relatively permanent basis,although it may be difficult to retrieve.
• D) Working memory permits us to keep information in an active state briefly so that we can do something with the information.

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Definitions:

Water Vascular System

Unique hydraulic system of echinoderms; functions in locomotion and feeding.

Echinoderms

A phylum of marine animals including starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers, characterized by radial symmetry and a water vascular system.

Digestive System

A collection of organs that breaks down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair.

Subphylum Urochordata

A subphylum of chordates that includes marine animals known as tunicates or sea squirts, having a notochord only during their larval stage.