Which one of the following statements best characterizes working memory?

a. It holds information for 2–5 minutes, longer if we engage in maintenance rehearsal.
b. It holds information for several hours and includes only things that we know we will need later on.
c. It holds information for several days and includes only things that we know we will need later on.
d. It actively processes a small amount of information, typically holding it for less than a minute.


d. It actively processes a small amount of information, typically holding it for less than a minute.

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From a European American perspective, subsystems are typically _____ enough to allow individual autonomy and _____ enough to provide support for each other:

a. Open/open b. Closed/closed c. Closed/open d. Open/closed

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When it comes to making sure that children are ready for school, the primary focus for parents of infants should be on:

a. direct efforts to teach the infants new skills and concepts. b. ensuring that they have a rich literacy environment at home. c. planning for a preschool enrichment program during the toddler years. d. supporting and protecting the developing brain.

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Being safe and healthy with sexual behavior is which of the following?

a. A choice b. An afterthought c. A preference d. A rule

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