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Research regarding the duration of working memory has shown that it is |
| | A) | about the same as sensory memory, no longer than a second. |
| | B) | about the same as long-term memory, but specific to explicit content. |
| | C) | variable, depending upon complexity and interference. |
| | D) | not measurable. |
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A good contemporary definition for 'working memory' is |
| | A) | chemical activity or 'memory traces' in the brain. |
| | B) | an extremely large-capacity area in long-term memory that can hold memories for a very long time, as long as no 'interference' takes place. |
| | C) | blank slate' that holds information for less than one to three seconds and is then erased. |
| | D) | temporary memory stores to actively manipulate and rehearse information for storage and later retrieval. |
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The theoretical model that incorporates working memory is referred to as a(n) _____ approach to memory functions. |
| | A) | subconscious |
| | B) | information processing |
| | C) | memory modules |
| | D) | associative model |
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The 'central executive processor' controls which three distinct storage and retrieval systems in working memory? |
| | A) | Sensory, short-term, and long-term memory processes |
| | B) | Declarative, procedural, and semantic memory |
| | C) | Flashbulb memories, 'tip-of-the-tongue,' and cognitive schemas |
| | D) | Visual store, verbal store, and episodic buffer |
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A truck passes you on the Interstate at a very high speed and cuts abruptly in front of you. As the driver speeds ahead, you see a telephone number on the back of the truck below the message that reads: 'How am I driving? Call 1-888-233-9758.' How long will you be able to hold on to the number in working memory without writing it down? |
| | A) | As long as you need it - working memory has an indeterminate length. Wait until you get home to make your call. |
| | B) | About 10 minutes, and then you should transfer it to long-term memory if you want to retain it. Pull off onto the next exit and make your call. |
| | C) | Pull to the side of the road and grab your cell phone. If you break your number into 'chunks' (1 + area code + exchange + number) and you make your call within 25 to 30 seconds, you might be able to make the call. |
| | D) | Working memory doesn't hold information long enough for you to stop and make your call. |
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