Working Memory

question 149

Multiple Choice

Working memory:

• A)provides permanent storage for information.
• B)refers to the active, conscious manipulation of temporarily stored information.
• C)has a limited capacity of about 12 to 14 items.
• D)has a relatively short duration seldom exceeding 3 or 4 seconds.

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Definitions:

Memory

The cognitive function that enables the storage, retention, and retrieval of information over time.

Emotion

A complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior.

Spatial Tasks

Tasks that involve the manipulation and understanding of spatial relationships and the ability to visualize with the mind's eye.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, coordination, precision, and timing of movements.