The main distinction between “short-term memory” and “working memory” hinges on ______.
a. the kind of storage (short vs. longer term)
b. the emphasis on static structure vs. active processing
c. the capacity (limited to 7+2 items vs. unlimited)
d. the type of forgetting (decay vs. interference)
b. the emphasis on static structure vs. active processing
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A. 1 to 2 years B. 2 to 7 years C. 5 to 7 years D. 7 to 9 years
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A. semantic B. acoustic C. visual D. iconic
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a. EEG b. CT c. MRI d. PET
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a. authenticity. b. public self-consciousness. c. self-efficacy. d. social skills.