Which One of the Following Best Describes the Nature of Working

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best describes the nature of working memory as many contemporary psychologists view it?

• A) It is a highly centralized component of memory that appears to be located in the prefrontal cortex.
• B) It converts virtually all information it receives into a verbal, language-based form.
• C) It probably involves two or more different areas of the brain, which specialize in different modalities.
• D) It provides a good backup memory system for things that don't need to be stored for more than a few hours.

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Definitions:

Optic Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Visual Receptors

Cells located in the retina of the eye that are responsible for converting light into neural signals which enable vision.

Gate Theory Of Pain

A theory suggesting that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue on to the brain, influenced by physical, emotional, and cognitive factors.

Pain Messages

Signals transmitted through the nervous system that indicate injury, strain, or potential damage to the body.