The System of Memory That Is Comprised of Our Perceptions

question 74

Multiple Choice

The system of memory that is comprised of our perceptions of sensory experience is known as

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

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Definitions:

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Regression

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Factor Analysis

A statistical method used to describe variability among observed, correlated variables in terms of potentially lower number of unobserved variables called factors.

Big Five Personality Traits

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