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darbym82

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In what ways is working memory like RAM and in what ways is working memory different from RAM?
 
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Evidence suggests that the phonological store component of working memory relies on the ___________________ .
 
  a. left prefrontal cortex c. Broca's area
  b. superior temporal cortex d. left inferior parietal cortex


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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Working memory is like RAM in that it holds information that is currently being processed. However, RAM is very flexible in the information that it holds, whereas working memory appears to deal with specific types of information in specific areas of the brain (e.g., spatial location).

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Answer: d


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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