Question

learning objective: identify the key components of memory, including both short-term and long-term memory.

selective attention is an aspect of which type of memory?

a.) declarative
b.) long-term
c.) visual
d.) short-term

Explanation:

Analyze the role of selective attention in memory systems

Selective attention acts as a filter that determines which sensory information is transferred from sensory memory into short-term memory for active processing.

Evaluate the given options

• Declarative memory and Long-term memory store information over extended periods after it has already been encoded.
• Visual memory is a sensory modality rather than the primary system where selective attention actively maintains and processes focused information.
• Short-term memory (or working memory) relies directly on selective attention to focus on, encode, and hold relevant information in conscious awareness.

Answer:

• a.) Declarative
• b.) Long-term
• c.) Visual
• d.) Short-term (Correct answer)