Which type of memory can hold large amounts of information but only very briefly (a second or two)?
A. sensory
B. working
C. long-term
D. episodic
Answer: A
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Brown and McNeill's experiment on the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon revealed that:
A) memory storage systems of humans are indexed according to both visual and audio cues. B) it is easier to discriminate stimuli that stand out and are readily available for retrieval. C) strong feelings are connected with the secretion of stress hormones, which preserve memory. D) people modify their memories according to the external influences at the time of retrieval.
“Fire good,” says Frank, when attempting to say “The fire is good.” He called a table a “shamble.” Most likely, Frank has ____.?
a. ?Wernicke's aphasia. b. ?Broca's aphasia. c. ?alexia without agraphia d. ?anosognosia
__________ drugs reduce levels of testosterone in the bloodstream, and since the use of them may reduce sexual drives and urges-including urges to sexually offend and related fantasies-they are being investigated as a form of biomedical therapy.
A. Benzodiazepine B. Barbiturate C. Antiandrogen D. Antipsychotic
Which of these people is most likely to seek health care?
a. Ida is 92 years old and feels fine. However, she is lonely and would "like to talk to someone about her health." b. ?Elmer is 68 years old, never married, and lives alone. For the past 2 years, Elmer has experienced "shortness of breath." c. Mildred is 72 years old and simply does not feel well. She refers to her symptoms as "the crud." d. Melvin is a 63-year-old owner of his own profitable business. He began to feel chest pains yesterday and is concerned.