OCR General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) Biology Practice Exam

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What characterizes long term memory?

It has a limited capacity
It can remember simple words
It is a lasting store with no limit
It can only store visual images

The correct answer is: It is a lasting store with no limit

Long-term memory is characterized by its ability to store information for extended periods, potentially for a lifetime. One of its defining features is that it has a vast capacity, allowing for the retention of an extensive amount of information without a predetermined upper limit. This includes various types of information such as facts, experiences, skills, and other forms of knowledge. While short-term memory has a limited capacity and duration, long-term memory surpasses these limitations, enabling individuals to recall information from years before. It can encompass everything from personal memories to learned knowledge, which highlights its expansive and enduring nature. Long-term memory can also assimilate complex concepts, not just simple words, and is not restricted to visual images alone; it also comprises auditory, semantic, and procedural memories.