Research on forgetting began in the 1880s with Herman Ebbinghaus, who found that recall shows a steady decline over time. This decline is now termed as Ebbinghaus's:
A. forgetting curve.
B. serial position effect.
C. neurological basis for forgetting.
D. connection between memory and the amygdala.
A. forgetting curve.
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What was the result of a trial program in which clinical psychologists were trained to prescribe drugs?
A. Clinical psychologists should not be allowed to prescribe drugs, since very few MDs would be willing to train them. B. Clinical psychologists should be allowed to prescribe drugs without any additional training. C. Clinical psychologists who are properly trained can safely provide drug treatment. D. Because of their theoretical orientation, clinical psychologists should not be allowed to prescribe drugs.
Psychosocial theory presents human development as a product of .
A. the culmination of human experience calculated in older adulthood B. the interaction between biological and psychological needs and societal expectations C. infantile experiences of the id, ego, and superego D. genetic influences on personality development
The interpretation of probability made by students who say there is about a 90% chance they will see a friend who has a class across the hall at the same time on any day is the
A) subjective interpretation. B) objective interpretation. C) long-run relative-frequency interpretation. D) Bayesian interpretation.
Natalie is a kindergarten teacher. She gives a candy to the students who successfully complete their activities in class. This ensures that her students pay attention to what is being taught in class. Natalie's act of giving students a candy or a toy for paying attention in class is an example of ________.
A. classical conditioning B. observational learning C. positive reinforcement D. enactive learning