What Type of Memory System Encodes Memory for Skills

question 29

Multiple Choice

What type of memory system encodes memory for skills?

• A) classical conditioning
• B) procedural
• C) semantic
• D) instrumental

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Definitions:

Sensory Receptors

Sensory receptors are specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by sending signals to the central nervous system, enabling perception.

Bottom-up Processing

An approach to information processing that starts with the sensory input and builds up to the final representation in the brain.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum stimulus energy needed to detect a particular stimulus 50 percent of the time.

Different Pitches

Variations in the frequency of sound waves, resulting in different tones or musical notes perceived by the listener.