A Display of 12 Letters Is Flashed on a Screen

question 164

Multiple Choice

A display of 12 letters is flashed on a screen in front of you followed by a tone. You attempt to recall a portion of the display based on the specific tone you heard. What aspect of your memory is this experiment designed to assess?

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

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Definitions:

Thiols

Organic compounds containing a sulfhydryl group, characterized by their strong odors and participation in chemical reactions.

Unsaturated Fats

Fats containing one or more double bonds between carbon atoms, leading to lower melting points and generally found as liquids at room temperature.

Carbon Chains

Linear or branched sequences of carbon atoms that are the backbone of organic molecules, ranging in length and complexity.

Double Bonds

Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of two pairs of electrons between two atoms.