According to Wilding and Valentine, individuals with exceptional memories have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT for
a. using learned memory strategies.
b. having specialized interests and knowledge that make certain information easier to encode.
c. having naturally superior memory abilities, such as vivid mental images.
d. having superior intellectual abilities or differently structured brains.
D
You might also like to view...
Strategies for promoting generalization of behavior change that involve arranging stimulus situations during training include:
a. incorporating a variety of relevant stimulus situations b. reinforcing occurrences of behavior c. incorporating common stimuli d. A and C
Which statement is TRUE of height, a trait high in heritability?
A) Genes dictate a precise height. B) People whose ancestors were 5 feet tall will be approximately 5 feet tall. C) People's heights cannot be influenced by environmental factors such as diet. D) Genes establish the range of heights a person may achieve.
Viriato is studying social psychology at his local community college. The theory of self that he finds most interesting is one that states everyone is motivated to reach his or her greatest potential, particularly through the development of close, shared bonds. Which theory has Viriato decided to pursue?
A. self-perception theory B. self-discrepancy theory C. self-expansion theory D. social identity theory
If a personality measure has discriminant validity, it does not measure characteristics it was not intended to measure
Indicate whether the statement is true or false