The term used by psychologists to describe the manner in which memories are continually revised and rewritten as new information is obtained is ________.

A) semantic memory
B) episodic memory
C) reconstructive memory
D) illusory memory


C) reconstructive memory

Sociology

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Fearful of lawsuits, Dr. Wang Lee gives her patients all available tests to ensure that an identifiable illness is not overlooked. This is an example of __________

A) defensive medicine B) managed care C) depersonalization D) deinstitutionalization

Sociology

The Sexual Attitudes Scale subscale that measures biological sex is

(a) Instrumentality (b) Communion (c) Permissiveness (d) Sexual Practices

Sociology

The American Psychological Association defines sexualization as including any of the following conditions, except: a. that people are judged primarily on sexual appeal or behavior

b. that physical attractiveness is equated with being "sexy." c. that people are objectified and have sexuality inappropriately imposed on them. d. that children are involved in sexual activity more than what would traditionally be considered appropriate.

Sociology

Magda feels powerless in her job as a warehouse worker. She finds little meaning in her work. According to conflict theorists, Magda is experiencing a. anomie

b. dysfunction. c. alienation. d. social pathology

Sociology