In the information processing model, mental ________ refers to mental and neural structures that are built in and that allow the mind to operate, while mental ________ refers to mental programs that are the basis for performing particular tasks.
A) software; hardware
B) hardware; software
C) RAM; REM
D) REM; RAM

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In the information processing model, mental hardware refers to the physical and neural structures that are pre-existing and involved in the functioning of the mind, while mental software refers to the mental programs and processes that are learned and applied to specific tasks. Therefore, the best choice is B, which correctly identifies the order of hardware and software.

In the Information Processing Model, Mental ________ Refers to Mental