To Retain Information in Working Memory, Individuals Must _____

question 186

Multiple Choice

To retain information in working memory, individuals must _____.

• A) merely be exposed to the information
• B) process the information
• C) unconsciously be aware of the information
• D) do nothing, as the information will be passively absorbed into working memory

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Definitions:

Reflexes

Automatic, involuntary responses to specific stimuli, such as blinking when an object approaches the eyes unexpectedly.

Fixations

Psychological terms referring to the persistent focus of an individual's desire or interest on a specific object, concept, or stage of development, often resulting from unresolved conflicts.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that mediates between the demands of the id, the superego, and reality.

Consciously Planned Behavior

Actions that are premeditated and executed with awareness, considering the potential outcomes and reflecting an individual's intentions and goals.