Question

4. What is the trade-off between short and long-term memory (mark all that apply? (1 pt)
a. Long term memory requires more learning events but lasts longer than short term memory

b. Long-term memory takes longer to recall what has been learned

c. Long term memory requires more energy investment but lasts longer for memory recall

d. Short term memory does not last as long and requires more energy investment to establish from learning

Answer 1

Ans. (a) long term memory requires more learning events but lasts longer than short term memory.

(c) long term memory requires more energy investment but last longer for memory recall.

Explaination: Trade off involves increase in one trait with decrease in another trait i.e. compromising one for gain in another. Long investment in learning enhances memory. Here, investment in longer period of learning giving long term memory benefit. Long period investment is required here. Investment of more energy for long term memory and vice versa. Something needs to be lost for something to be gained is in trade off.