FRHD 1010 Study Guide - Final Guide: Knowledge Base, Content Validity, Dementia

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Classification: the logical principle that things can be organized into groups for categories or classes according to some characteristics they have in common. Reaction time: the time it takes to respond to a stimulus, either physically (with a reflexive movement such as an eyeblink) or cognitively (with thought) Selective attention: the ability to concentrate on some stimuli while ignoring others. Sensory memory: the component of the information processing system in which incoming stimulus information is stored for a split second to allow it to be processed (also called sensory register) Working memory: the component of the information processing system in which current conscious mental activity occurs (formerly called short-term memory) Long-term memory: the component of the information-processing system in which virtually limitless amounts of info can be stored indefinitely. Knowledge base: a body of knowledge in a particular area that makes it easier to master new info in that area.

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