Loss of Working Memory Is Particularly Likely to Affect the Ability

question 57

Multiple Choice

Loss of working memory is particularly likely to affect the ability to _____.

• A) retain the image of a picture just seen
• B) remember public events of the past
• C) recognize friends on the street
• D) repeat a series of numbers just heard

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Definitions:

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe form of dissociation, a mental process which produces a lack of connection in a person's thoughts, memory, and sense of identity, formerly known as multiple personality disorder.

Altered State

A condition of consciousness distinctly different from normal waking consciousness, often brought about by drugs, meditation, hypnosis, or extreme stress.

Executive Function

A set of cognitive processes including attentional control, inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility, essential for reasoning, problem-solving, and planning.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, increased brain activity, and vivid dreams. It is critical for processing emotions and consolidating memories.