Which one of the following best reflects the use of the sensory register component of memory?
A) You can remember a melody for several hours even though you don't remember the lyrics.
B) You can remember something you heard for a second or two even though you weren't initially paying attention to it.
C) You can remember the name of a person just long enough to introduce her to someone else.
D) You can remember the concept of reinforcement because you are able to relate it to your own experiences.

Question

Which one of the following best reflects the use of the sensory register component of memory?
A) You can remember a melody for several hours even though you don't remember the lyrics.
B) You can remember something you heard for a second or two even though you weren't initially paying attention to it.
C) You can remember the name of a person just long enough to introduce her to someone else.
D) You can remember the concept of reinforcement because you are able to relate it to your own experiences.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sensory register component of memory is responsible for briefly holding sensory information from the senses (e.g. a sound, a smell, a visual image). Option B best reflects this function as it indicates the ability to remember something heard for a second or two, which is in line with the brief duration of the sensory register. Options A, C, and D suggest the involvement of other memory systems (e.g. working memory, long-term memory) rather than the sensory register.

Which One of the Following Best Reflects the Use of the Sensory