An important difference between short-term store and working memory is that the latter
A) has a limited capacity.
B) has several distinct components.
C) decays over time.
D) is connected to the sensory store.
B) has several distinct components. Working memory is divided into a number of special-purpose components, including a component that is centrally involved in processing verbal information, another in processing auditory information, and others in allocating and monitoring cognitive resources such as attention as well as rehearsal and temporary storage of information.
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Using the general intelligence theory, which of the following individuals, whose cases were introduced in the module, would be considered the most intelligent?
A. Halle Berry B. Jay Greenberg C. Alia Sabur D. there's no clear winner
If Clark had no ions in his nervous system, ____
a. ?his action potentials would be faster b. ?his action potentials would be slower c. ?he would not be able to generate any action potentials d. ?he would be able to move, but he would not be able to think
A group of hikers discovered a boy living with a pack of wolves. He exhibited strange, animal-like behaviors and didn't seem to speak any language. Which of the following methods would be the most effective tool for learning more about this boy?
A. Case study B. Quasi-experimental C. Naturalistic observation D. Experimental