People are most likely to recall information in environments that are similar to those in which they initially learned it. This is known as __________

a) schemas
b) the encoding specificity phenomenon
c) visualization
d) rehearsal


Answer: b

Psychology

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An irrational, persistent fear of something is called a(n) ______

a) mania b) obsession c) phobia d) compulsion

Psychology

After completing their study, researchers send a copy of their findings to a scientific journal in hopes of having it published. This reflects which step of the research process?

a. Developing hypotheses b. Analyzing the data c. Communicating research results d. Applying the results of research

Psychology

Describe the difference between conducting a key word search on the Web and PsycINFO

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

Two ways to become more reflective while reading is to use

a. massed practice and experiential processing. b. self-projection and transference. c. animism and egocentrism. d. self-reference and critical thinking.

Psychology