Research by Hermann Ebbinghaus and others demonstrated that:
A) memories of new information fade at a constant rate over time.
B) new memories remain strong for up to 4 weeks before they begin to fade.
C) most forgetting of new information happens soon after the event in question.
D) individuals remember much more than they think they do.
C) most forgetting of new information happens soon after the event in question.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Enrique is being chased by a large angry dog and manages to jump and scramble up a
tall tree. The next day he can't believe that he managed to climb the tree so easily. His exceptional performance the previous day was likely due to the a. increased flow of blood to the digestive system as the parasympathetic nervous system was activated. b. increased flow of blood to the muscles as the sympathetic nervous system was activated. c. abdomen's dilation and muscle constriction as the parasympathetic nervous system was activated. d. increased flow of blood to the muscles as the parasympathetic nervous system was activated. e. slower heart rate produced as the sympathetic nervous system was activated.
What do we call a state of consciousness that can result from the use of alcohol, drugs, or hypnosis?
a) daydreaming b) meditative absorption c) stream of consciousness d) altered state of consciousness
The physiological benefits of what stress management strategy are supported by research?
a. Touch b. Venting c. Self-affirmations d. Both 1 and 2