Define the term memory, describe the three types of memory, and tell how they change in adolescents.
What will be an ideal response?
Memory is defined as the retention of information over time. There are three types of memory: short-term memory, working memory, and long-term memory. The short-term memory is a limited-capacity memory system in which information is retained for a short period of time unless it is deliberately rehearsed.
Adolescents have better short-term memory than children because of a larger storage capacity.
Working memory is a kind of mental "workbench" where individuals manipulate and assemble information when they make decisions, solve problems, and comprehend written and spoken language. Working memory increases substantially from ages 8 to 24. The adolescent years are likely to be an important developmental period for improvement in working memory.
Long-term memory is a relatively permanent memory system that holds huge amounts of information for a long period of time. Long-term memory increases substantially in the middle and late childhood years and improvement likely continues into adolescence, although this has not been well documented by researchers.
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a. WISC-IV b. WISC-V c. WPPSI-IV d. WAIS-IV
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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