The amount of information that can be processed in short-term memory is typically increased through:
a. mood convergence c. elaborative rehearsal
b. chunking d. free recall
B
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A. phenylketonuria B. brain damage in the womb C. impoverished home environment D. chromosomal abnormalities
Abbey's new apartment is close to the fire station downtown. At first, she has trouble sleeping at night because every time the trucks go out, the noise wakes her. After a few days, she has gotten used to it. What has Abbey experienced?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is an example of a continuous variable?
A. number of exams taken B. type of exam (midterm, final) C. number of questions on an exam D. percent of correct responses on an exam
Connor is studying age-related differences in Internet use. He samples from five different age groups and compares their Internet use. He learns that his 60-year-old participants use the Internet far less than his 20-year-old group. His conclusion that age drives these differences is confounded by ______ effects.
A. practice B. carryover C. period D. cohort