Sensory memory is the stage of memory that
a. holds small amounts of information when one is thinking or problem-solving.
b. holds an exact record of incoming information for a few seconds or less.
c. involves the permanent storage of meaningful information.
d. involves the storage of conditioned responses and learned skills.
ANSWER: b
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a gain until the late 50s in all but one ability. moderately large decrements in all areas from age 40 to age 50. stability until the mid-30s and decline thereafter. that beyond age 60, only some abilities decrease.
A defendant on trial in the United States says that although he knows he pulled the trigger that killed the victim, he did not know that what he was doing was wrong. Under the guidelines of the McNaughton rule, could the man claim insanity?
a. Yes, because he did not know he was doing something wrong. b. No, because he knows that he pulled the trigger. c. No, because the McNaughton rule does not apply in the United States. d. No, because he should have been able to suppress his actions.