When Otto needed to memorize a list of addresses for his newspaper delivery route, he was able to do this easily by associating the addresses with football statistics he already knew. In this way, Otto was able to keep more than 5 to 9 numbers in his short term memory by _____________________.
A. rehearsing the numbers in STM
B. chunking the numbers in STM
C. increasing the capacity of STM
D. increasing the duration of STM
B. chunking the numbers in STM
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A. acceptance of prayer in public schools B. a growing appreciation of multiculturalism C. reciprocal determinism D. an increased tribal mentality
Which statement is true regarding group differences in IQ scores??
a. ?Variation within ethnic groups is much greater than the variation between them. b. ?The average score of European Americans is slightly higher than the average score of Asian Americans. c. ?There is no significant difference between the average scores of those from upper-class communities and those from lower-class communities. d. ?Genetic factors alone can account for differences in scores between ethnic groups.
Which of the following refers to the idea that children realize that gender remains stable independent of changes in physical appearance?
a. identity constancy c. gender stability b. gender constancy d. gender identity
Which of the following increases anxiety?
a. Coffee b. Martial arts c. Sexual arousal d. Stretching