Memory

Which cognitive mechanism is responsible for filtering information from sensory memory into short-term memory?

MCQ

MCQ Answer

A. selective attention Correct

Explanation

Sensory memory holds a vast amount of incoming environmental data for a very brief duration. Selective attention acts as a filter, allowing only the information that is deemed relevant or significant to pass from sensory memory into short-term memory for further processing. Without this selective focus, the brain would be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of sensory input.

B. working memory
C. consolidation
D. an engram

Correct Answer

selective attention