In Baddeley's model of short-term memory, the _______________ assists the central executive by providing extra storage for a limited number of digits or words for up to 30 seconds at a time.

a. phonological loop
b. central executive
c. visuospatial sketch pad
d. episodic buffer


a. phonological loop

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_____ is the primary neurotransmitter involved in voluntary motor control.

A) Glutamate B) Serotonin C) Dopamine D) Acetylcholine

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a) "Underused OTCs Provide Fast Relief for Insomnia" b) "OTCs for Insomnia Work If the Dose Is Increased" c) "Save Money and Steer Clear of OTC Sleep-Inducing Products" d) "OTCs Work on Insomnia in the Short-Term but Not the Long-Term"

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a. Friends serve to distract us from our regular fitness routines. b. Social support can aid in recovery from illness. c. Friends are better in terms of encouraging us to stay fit; family members sound like "nags" when they interfere in our fitness routines. d. Family members are the ones who care most about us, so they are most likely to encourage us to stay fit.

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