The term working memory represents psychologists' newer understanding of

A) long-term memory.
B) implicit memory.
C) short-term memory.
D) sensory memory.

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The term working memory represents psychologists' newer understanding ofA)  long-term memory.B)  implicit memory.C)  short-term memory.D)  sensory memory.

Franklina Addae · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Working memory refers to our ability to temporarily hold and manipulate information in our minds in order to perform immediate cognitive tasks. It is a type of short-term memory that allows us to actively work with information, different from sensory memory which is a brief memory that registers and holds sensory information for brief periods of time. It also differs from long-term memory which involves the storage and retrieval of information over longer periods of time, and implicit memory which refers to the unconscious retention of information.

The term working memory represents psychologists' newer understanding of

A) long-term memory.
B) implicit memory.
C) short-term memory.
D) sensory memory.

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