Loss of working memory is particularly likely to affect the ability to _____.
A) retain the image of a picture just seen
B) remember public events of the past
C) recognize friends on the street
D) repeat a series of numbers just heard

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Working memory refers to the ability to hold and manipulate information in the mind for brief periods of time. Repetition of a series of numbers falls under this category, and loss of working memory would likely affect one's ability to repeat them accurately. Retaining an image of a picture, remembering public events, and recognizing friends on the street all involve different processes of memory and are not necessarily related to working memory.

Loss of Working Memory Is Particularly Likely to Affect the Ability