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Travis Anderson
on Oct 17, 2024
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Identify a statement that accurately differentiates between short-term memory and working memory.
A) Short-term memory functions as an active memory system, while working memory functions as a passive storehouse.
B) Short-term memory can be used to solve problems, while working memory can be used to rehearse information.
C) Measures of working memory capacity are strongly related to cognitive aptitudes, whereas measures of short-term memory capacity are hardly related to cognitive aptitudes.
D) Working memory has a limited capacity, while short-term memory has a virtually unlimited capacity to store information.
Working Memory
A cognitive system with a limited capacity, responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing and decision-making.
Short-Term Memory
The part of the memory system where information is stored for a short duration, typically a few seconds to a minute.
- Understand the constituents and purposes of working memory within the context of Baddeley's model.
- Explain how cognitive functions affect the performance of memory.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the constituents and purposes of working memory within the context of Baddeley's model.
- Explain how cognitive functions affect the performance of memory.