In Atkinson and Shiffrin's Model of Memory, Information Flows From

question 111

Multiple Choice

In Atkinson and Shiffrin's model of memory, information flows from:

• A) sensory memory, to short-term memory, to long-term memory.
• B) short-term memory, to sensory memory, to long-term memory.
• C) long-term memory, to sensory memory, to short-term memory.
• D) sensory memory, to long-term memory, to short-term memory.

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Definitions:

Optic Disk

The spot in the eye where the optic nerve meets the retina, sometimes referred to as the blind spot.

Retina

A thin layer of tissue located at the back of the eye, containing cells sensitive to light that trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.

Ciliary Body

A structure in the eye that includes the ciliary muscle, which controls the shape of the lens, and the ciliary epithelium, which produces the aqueous humor.

Accommodation

The process by which the eye changes optical power to maintain a clear image (focus) on an object as its distance varies.