Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Without rehearsal, short-term memory fades in less than 30 seconds
2. Without rehearsal, information cannot be stored in short-term memory beyond about 5 seconds
3. We can hold about seven meaningful pieces of information in our short-term memory
4. “Working memory” refers to active maintenance of information in sensory storage
5. The executive functions of working memory occur in the occipital lobe of the brain
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False
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Two ethical issues researchers face when observing naturally occurring behavior (e.g., messages) during online discussions are
A. confidentiality and privacy. B. minimal risk and limited benefit. C. plagiarism and IACUC. D. none of these
Which of the following is NOT a legitimate criticism of the information-processing approach?
a. It has had limited impact on instructional strategies. b. The mind-computer analogy underestimates the richness of human cognition. c. It is a fragmented understanding of human cognition. d. The assumption that working memory is a single, limited capacity store is flawed.
Jessa dresses stylishly and knows the cool cultural references. Her sister Kellie avoids every trend she can identify. When Jessa proves more popular at school, it is because she is complying with what?
A. herd mentality B. explicit expectations C. social norms D. social influence
Children seem to have a good grasp of more advanced numerical concepts, such as fractions, by age
a. one. c. six. b. four. d. eight.