Geraldo looked around the room, focusing on the trophy in the case. When he closed his eyes, he could still briefly picture the trophy in his mind. This is an example of a(n) _________ memory
a. flashbulb
b. iconic
c. echoic
d. short-term
Answer: B
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A. For individuals who work, Monday is the most likely day for a heart attack. B. Mental stress lowers blood pressure. C. The heart muscle receives increased oxygen flow during times of mental stress. D. Increased levels of stress positively correlate with increased levels of dopamine.
Which of the following statements about parenting is FALSE?
A) Adolescents tend to be closer to their mothers than their fathers. B) Parents tend to perceive themselves better at parenting than their adolescents perceive them to be. C) Parents spend less time with their adolescents as their adolescents get older. D) Youngest children have the closest, warmest relationships with their parents during adolescence.
A researcher shows infants a picture over and over. The researcher switches to a new picture
when an infant pays less attention; this time varies from infant to infant. This paradigm is known as the: A) criterion-based paradigm. B) recognition memory paradigm. C) response expectancy paradigm. D) fixed trial paradigm.
The shape of the cerebrum in the human brain is likened to that of a:
a. cauliflower. b. sea horse. c. almond. d. cherry.