Jackie is amazed at how fast Eric's fingers move over the keyboard when he plays computer games. Eric doesn't have to look at the keypad to recall the placement of each key. His fingers automatically move to the keys meant for controlling his in-game character while he focuses on game strategies. Which type of memory is primarily responsible for Eric's dexterity with the keyboard?

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Rangel

Social Studies

15 July, 00:43

Jackie is amazed at how fast Eric's fingers move over the keyboard when he plays computer games. Eric doesn't have to look at the keypad to recall the placement of each key. His fingers automatically move to the keys meant for controlling his in-game character while he focuses on game strategies. Which type of memory is primarily responsible for Eric's dexterity with the keyboard?

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Houston Norris · Answer 1

Answer: It is called procedural memory

Explanation:

Procedural memory is a part of the long-term memory that is in charge for knowing how to do things, also known as motor skills. As the name implies, procedural memory keeps data on how to perform a number of procedures, such as walking, talking and riding a bike or playing a computer game like Jackie.