Which of the Following Is True Regarding Working Memory

question 352

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding working memory?

• A) Females have a larger working memory capacity than males.
• B) Young adults have a larger working memory capacity than children.
• C) Males have a larger working memory capacity than females.
• D) Children have a larger working memory capacity than adults.

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Definitions:

Law of Immediate Reinforcement

A principle stating that a behavior is more likely to be repeated if it is followed immediately by a positive reinforcement.

Contingent Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy that delivers rewards or consequences based on the occurrence of specific behaviors, aiming to modify those behaviors.

Positive Reinforcement

A psychological concept involving the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior to increase the likelihood of its recurrence.

Punishment

Discourages a behaviour by making an unpleasant consequence contingent on its occurrence.