Which of the Following Statements Is True of Working Memory

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of working memory?

• A) Decline in working memory is more likely to occur when individuals do not use effective memory strategies, such as organization and imagery.
• B) Studies indicate that starting in late middle age, less time is needed to learn new information as working memory expands.
• C) Decline in working memory in late middle age is due to lack of information stored over the years.
• D) Studies indicate that techniques such as imagining phone numbers as representing different objects around the house are highly inefficient in improving working memory in middle adulthood.

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Definitions:

Personal Space

The physical area surrounding an individual that is considered personal territory and is often respected by others.

Social Space

An area or environment where social interactions and relationships can occur, influenced by cultural, institutional, and personal factors.

Encoding Tools

Tools or techniques used in communication to convert ideas or information into a form that can be transmitted and understood by others.

Body Language

Non-verbal communication through physical behaviors such as facial expressions, gestures, and postures.