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kfurse

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Considering current views regarding the capacity of working memory, which one of the following sets of information could be held entirely in working memory?
 
  a. The names of 20 friends
  b. The visual images of 20 friends
  c. Two pages of narrative from a mystery novel
  d. A list of five miscellaneous household objects

Question 2

Each of the women below is engaging in two activities simultaneously. Considering contemporary views of attention, identify the woman who should have the greatest difficulty doing both things at once.
 
  a. Amelia is thinking about what to cook for dinner while she combs her hair.
  b. Brenda is watching the evening news on television while she studies for an exam.
  c. As Camille walks down the street, she calls a friend on her cell phone to express anger about his inconsiderate behavior earlier in the day.
  d. As she jogs around the track at the health club, Donna is trying to decide where to go on her vacation next month.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b



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