Iconic Memory Refers to

question 57

Multiple Choice

Iconic memory refers to

• A) the encoded meanings of words and events in short-term memory.
• B) photographic,or picture-image,memory that lasts for only a few tenths of a second.
• C) the effortlessly processed incidental information about the timing and frequency of events.
• D) the visually encoded images in long-term memory.

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Definitions:

Pelvic Cavity

The body cavity situated within the pelvis that houses the reproductive organs, urinary bladder, and rectum.

Epidermal Barrier

The outermost layer of skin that provides a protective barrier against environmental hazards, pathogens, and prevents water loss.

Thoracic Cavity

A cavity in the body housing the lungs, heart, and other components of the respiratory and circulatory systems; located within the chest.

Homeostasis

The ability of an organism or environment to maintain a state of internal balance and physical well-being in spite of changes or outside influences.