The process by which information is initially recorded into a form usable for memory is ________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
encoding
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"Little Albert" was a:
A) human infant. B) dog. C) white rat. D) rabbit.
When children observed the adult models being rewarded for being aggressive towards the Bobo doll, the children:
A) were even more aggressive towards the Bobo doll. B) were less aggressive towards the Bobo doll. C) initially were more aggressive but then became less aggressive towards the Bobo doll. D) did not change their aggressiveness towards the Bobo doll.
Suppose you hear someone say, "Intellectual skill is
maintained, with no psychologically significant loss, until about age 60 or 65, after which there is a small decline." You are convinced that this is an overly optimistic view. Which of the following statements would be your most potent counterargument? a. Cross-sectional data show a decline much earlier than age 60 or 65. b. In longitudinal studies, earlier declines appear for tests that measure speeded or fluid abilities. c. Studies of terminal drop indicate that declines occur only within 5 years of death. d. Declines begin earlier than this for adults with significant health problems.
How does the attainment of formal operational thought help teens with identity?
a. Since it is logical thought, it helps those who are planning to go into math or science. b. It forces teens to commit to an identity. c. Abstract thought is a strong precursor to figuring out who you are. d. Research has shown that adolescents who are still in concrete operational thought struggle with their identities.