One Feature of the Atkinson and Shiffrin Model of Memory

question 79

Multiple Choice

One feature of the Atkinson and Shiffrin model of memory is that:

• A) important information can bypass short-term memory and go from sensory directly into long-term.
• B) important information can bypass sensory memory and go directly to long-term.
• C) all information going into long-term memory must first pass through both sensory store and short-term memory.
• D) information can bypass sensory memory and go directly to short-term memory.

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Definitions:

Attribution Bias

A cognitive bias that refers to the systematic errors made when people evaluate or try to find reasons for their own and others' behaviors.

Perceptual Biases

Cognitive biases that affect the interpretation and judgment of sensory information, leading to skewed perceptions and potentially erroneous conclusions.

Social Biases

The systematic tendency to process social information in a way that favors particular outcomes or interpretations based on personal, cultural, or societal preferences.

Interpretive Efficiency

The ability to quickly and accurately understand or make sense of information and situations.