A researcher presents a list of numbers to a child and asks the child to quickly repeat them

back. This type of paradigm is known as a __________ task.

Fill in the blanks with correct word


memory span

Psychology

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In the world of human-computer interaction, the keyboard or mouse that are used to alter the activity of a computer would be referred to as

a. cybernetic devices. b. controls. c. ergonomic devices. d. displays.

Psychology

Which of the following supports the idea that women and men are equally capable of pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics?

A) Programs sponsored by education institutions to provide more opportunities to nurture female student interest in the fields have led to equal gender distributions in behavioral and life sciences. B) Programs sponsored by education institutions to provide more opportunities to nurture male student interest in music have demonstrated male students prefer science anyway. C) Women pursuing science degrees fail out at higher rates than their male counterparts. D) Men are being denied opportunities to pursue science fields because women are clearly more suited for these careers than are men.

Psychology

The recency effect describes the tendency to recall the last items in a sequence more readily than those in the middle

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Psychology

Fragile-X syndrome afflicts approximately one in every ______ males

a. 1,250 c. 2,250 b. 1,750 d. 2,750

Psychology