According to Paivio's dual-coding theory, we are most likely to retain information comprehensively if we are in a mood that is congruent with the data we are being given. For example, if we are being given happy news,

we are most likely to retain that data if we are happy
while the news is being shared with us.

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: False

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Peripheral cues for hunger come from ____, whereas central cues come from ____.

A. learning; experience B. body image; actual weight C. digestive organs; the brain D. the hypothalamus; hormones

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Moral judgments must involve an actual act, not just a thought or belief.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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_________________ seem to have more negative effects from their parents' divorce than

_________________ a. Boys; girls. b. Girls; boys. c. Infants; girls. d. Adolescents; boys.

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Gloria is an 85-year-old woman who has a long history of stokes which have debilitated her and left her bed-ridden. She has now just experienced another stroke and she knows her death is impending

She has no emotional reaction to this occurrence; however, she wants to be left alone. According to Kübler-Ross, it is likely that Gloria is experiencing which of the stages of death and dying? a) acceptance b) depression c) denial d) bargaining

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