An important difference between short-term store and working memory is that the latter
A) has a limited capacity.
B) has several distinct components.
C) decays over time.
D) is connected to the sensory store.
B) has several distinct components. Working memory is divided into a number of special-purpose components, including a component that is centrally involved in processing verbal information, another in processing auditory information, and others in allocating and monitoring cognitive resources such as attention as well as rehearsal and temporary storage of information.
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A) in which each female could raise more fit young if she had undivided help. B) with opposable thumbs. C) with large brains. D) that used tools. E) all of the above
What is the legal status of physician-assisted suicide among the various states in the United States?
a. Although suicide is illegal in most states, assisted suicide is legal for terminal conditions in Oregon. b. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit upheld the U.S. Attorney General's directive overturning Oregon's approval of physician assisted suicide, so assisted suicide is illegal in all fifty states. c. All of the states in the U.S. now have "living will" laws that permit physician-assisted suicide. d. Most states have determined that it is permissible for a parent or spouse to help a terminally ill patient end his or her life, but they do not allow physicians to do so.