Which One of the Following Best Illustrates the "Working" Aspect

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best illustrates the "working" aspect of working memory?

• A) Efficiently using a pair of scissors
• B) Confusing two people's names
• C) Alphabetizing five names as you hold them in memory
• D) Unconsciously adjusting your grip on a tennis racket in anticipation of executing a backhand swing

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one's existing beliefs or theories.

Multitasking

The performance of multiple tasks simultaneously by an individual or machine.

Framing Effect

The influence on decision making caused by the way information is presented, rather than by the information itself.

Confirmation Bias

The inclination to seek out, understand, prioritize, and remember data in a manner that supports one's already established views or theories.