As You Drive Down the Street,you See Many Things but Remember

question 299

Multiple Choice

As you drive down the street,you see many things but remember only a few.Which of the following might explain this?

• A) You need to rehearse items to retain them in short-term memory.
• B) Although you held it in working memory, you never stored it in long-term memory.
• C) Most of the items you saw were only held in iconic memory which is very short.
• D) You did not need the information, so you took it out of long-term memory.

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Definitions:

Innate Immune System

The part of the immune system that is present from birth and provides the first line of defense against pathogens through nonspecific physical and chemical barriers as well as immune cells.

Specific Immune System

The part of the immune response that is tailored to recognize and remember specific pathogens, providing targeted and improved defense upon re-exposure.

Pathogen

A microorganism, such as a virus, bacterium, or parasite, that can cause disease in its host.

Cognitive

Pertains to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.