Several experiments showed that short-term memory fades rapidly unless it is rehearsed. What aspect of the original experiment increased the probability of forgetting?
a. People were memorizing meaningless material
b. The experiment was conducted before 8 A.M.
c. The participants were inmates at a mental hospital.
d. The laboratory room was full of distracting stimuli.
a
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Adolescents sometimes discourage each other from doing well or from doing too well. In one study, ____ reported not trying to perform as well as they were capable of for fear of earning the disapproval of peers
a. 1 in 20 b. 1 in 10 c. 1 in 5 d. 3 in 5
Age-related decline is less apparent in cognitive tasks that are more ______.
A. relevant B. focused C. demanding D. passive
Which of the following stressors does NOT belong?
a. financial difficulties b. relationship conflicts c. crowding d. a cut finger
Which statement is TRUE according to information-processing theories?
What will be an ideal response?