__________ states that context is encoded along with information and therefore memories are most easily retrieved when the context of the retrieval matches the context of the encoding

a) Encoding specificity
b) The serial position effect
c) The recency effect
d) Cued recall


Answer: A

Psychology

You might also like to view...

Differences in gender distribution and attrition rates across college course subject areas reflect which of the following causes?

A. gender stereotypes B. perceived self-inadequacies C. first-year adjustment reaction D. genetic limitations

Psychology

People demonstrate confirmation bias by

(a) focusing on positive information (b) not considering alternatives (c) not looking for contrary facts (d) explaining contrary facts away (e) all of the above

Psychology

Which of the following is considered to be part of dying a "good death"?

A) clarifying the meaning of one's life and death B) being pain-free C) relinquishing control to medical professionals D) disengaging from loved ones

Psychology

Early-onset (Type 2) alcoholics:

a. Are late-onset alcoholics b. Are cautious and emotionally dependent c. Feel guilty about overindulging d. Are almost always male

Psychology