________ involves active mental processes that control retrieval of information from long-term memory and interpret that information appropriately for a given task

a. Procedural memory
b. Declarative memory
c. Working memory
d. Semantic memory


Answer: c

Psychology

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200 individuals, who should be included in order to have a representative sample? What will be an ideal response?

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Bernice has a terrible phobia of heights

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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