Question

Suppose someone has told you a phone number and you're repeating over and over again to yourself with the hope that you'll remember it before you dial the number. This example is a type of ___ called ___.

Answer 1

Answer: b. control process ; rehearsal

Options:

a. rehearsal ; control process

b. control process ; rehearsal

c. control process ; structural feature

d. structural feature ; rehearsal

Explanation: Control Process is a form of retaining short term memory. It is a process of way of keeping or losing information in short term memory.  

Short term  memory differs from long term memory, it is in our present consciousness while long term memory is stored, archived and can be retrieved after making an effort.  

The control process used in the above question is rehearsal, a continuous repetition of information that we want to remember. It delays the loss of short term memory and can even help save information in long term memory.