In Each of the Three Situations Below, Information Enters a Student's

question 25

Essay

In each of the three situations below, information enters a student's memory system. For each situation, use the dual-store model of memory to: 1) identify the last component of memory in which the event has been stored, and 2) explain how you arrived at your conclusion.
a. Thursday night, Jennifer studies for a test on Friday morning. She remembers the material quite accurately on Tuesday and gets an A on the test. When she takes a review test two months later, however, she can no longer remember that same material.
b. Justin is trying to learn information in his textbook. His eyes are focused on the words in front of him, but he is thinking about the fishing trip he has planned for the weekend.
c. After her French teacher says, "Merci beaucoup," Josephine repeats the phrase, then she immediately turns to talk to her friend.

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Definitions:

Parathyroid Hormone

Produced by the parathyroid glands, this hormone plays a crucial role in maintaining calcium balance in the blood.

Blood Calcium Level

The concentration of calcium ions in the blood, crucial for various physiological functions including bone formation, blood clotting, and nerve transmission.

Reproductive System

A collection of internal and external organs in both males and females that work together for the purpose of procreating.

Osteoporosis

A condition characterized by a decrease in bone density and strength, causing bones to become fragile and more likely to fracture.