Which Memory System Provides Us with a Very Brief Representation

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which memory system provides us with a very brief representation of all the stimuli present at a particular moment?

• A) primary memory
• B) sensory memory
• C) long-term memory
• D) short-term memory

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Definitions:

Change Blindness

A phenomenon where an observer fails to notice significant changes in a visual scene, indicating the selective aspects of visual perception.

Blindsight

A condition in which people are unable to consciously see objects in certain parts of their field of vision despite responding to them in non-conscious ways.

States of Consciousness

Different levels of awareness of one's surroundings, sensations, and thoughts, ranging from full alertness to deep sleep.

Mental Processes

Internal operations of the mind such as thinking, remembering, feeling, and perceiving that underlie individual human behaviors and experiences.