The more information you have in your long-term memory, the more you can assimilate information from the environment and the less accommodation is required
a. True
b. False
Answer: a.
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A. low B. moderate C. high D. mixed levels
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A. older information already in memory interfering with the retrieval of newer information B. newer information interfering with the retrieval of older information C. information that is not attended to failing to be encoded D. information that is not accessed decaying from the storage system over time
The impact of sexual abuse appears to be most severe when the abuse was a
A. one-time event involving a stranger. B. one-time event involving a close relative. C. frequent, long-term event involving a stranger. D. frequent, long-term event involving a close relative.
Seven-year-old Angelica gets extremely disheartened when she fails at a new task. She blames herself for her failure and begins to feel that she is worthless and that her skills are inadequate. She then avoids doing that task altogether. Which of the following should Angelica's parents avoid doing if they want Angelica to believe that she can succeed if she tries harder?
A. Encourage her to show more perseverance B. Focus on giving her specific, focused feedback C. Praise her more for her inherent abilities D. Refrain from bestowing her with generic praises