In Bransford and Johnson’s experiment, people could recall an average of 8.0 out of 14 possible ideas when given a proper context before the passage. However, when the context was provided after the passage, people could recall an average of ______ out of 14 ideas.

a. 3.6
b. 10.3
c. 8.1
d. 6.1


a. 3.6

Psychology

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d. no discernable positive or negative effects.

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What was one of the first specimens observed under the lens of the electron microscope that was invented in 1932?

a. blood c. viruses b. saliva d. sperm

Psychology

According to empirical data found by Gurung, Taylor & Seeman (2003), men are more likely to receive emotional support from:

a. their children c. their same-sex friends b. their spouses d. their work team

Psychology

Which case is correctly matched with the issue it is used to illustrate?

a. Brian David Mitchell—involuntary commitment b. Andrea Yates—competence to stand trial c. BL ("bag lady")—determination sanity d. Tarasoff—therapist's obligation to breach confidentiality

Psychology