According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin model of memory, what is the first stage of memory processing?

a. short-term memory
b. sensory memory
c. long-term memory
d. semantic memory


B

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Carla has resolved the conflict between her Mexican upbringing and the majority culture in the United States. According to Phinney, Carla is in the __________ stage of ethnic identity development.

A. ethnic identity achievement B. actualization C. ethnic identity search D. unexamined ethnic identity

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Of the following, which is not a good thing to do to stop procrastination?

A. get organized B. set specific goals C. reward yourself D. think of the final goal

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The __________ measures the amount of stress in a college student's life resulting from major life changes.

A. University Students Stress Assessment (USSA) B. College Students New Experiences Assessment Scale (CSNEAS) C. Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) D. College Undergraduate Stress Scale (CUSS)

Psychology

Which of the following potential problems with research on human subjects is NOT considered a major ethical issue?

A) The fact that participants might experience more stress during a study than they would in their everyday life. B) The use of deception in experiments. C) The fact that college students often participate in studies as part of their education. D) The possibility of long-term physical or psychological damage from a study.

Psychology