In recall performance, the elevated recall of the first few items in a list (presumably because the items have the greatest chance of being transferred to LTM) is referred to as the __________
a. primacy effect
b. word superiority effect
c. recency effect
d. salience effect
Correct: a
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A. a male B. a female C. red-green colorblind D. likely to be born intersexed
Baumeister proposes that the self-deception of defense mechanisms is
a. adaptive, but lead to unrealistic depression. b. maladaptive, but small illusions may often be beneficial. c. adaptive, but only when used frequently. d. maladaptive, but cannot really do any harm.
A positive sexual relationship can
a. be a shared pleasure. b. be a haven from everyday tensions. c. enhance a couple's mutual understanding and caring. d. do all of these.
A therapist is helping a client ascertain what rewards are maintaining the client's drinking habit so a modification plan can be devised. This is an example of _______ therapy
a. client-centered c. behavioral b. cognitive d. psychodynamic