When we cannot retrieve information from memory, we say that ______ has occurred.

a. forgetting
b. a memory trace
c. sensory decay
d. encoding failure


a. forgetting

Psychology

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Human senses have evolved to help us __________ and _________ in the environment around us.

A. sense; adapt B. adapt; survive C. survive; thrive D. sense; thrive

Psychology

Cognitive behavior therapy tends to

  a.  last several years.   b.  be highly structured.   c.  emphasize psychodrama.   d.  be ineffective.

Psychology

Rachel has missed several classes because of family issues. On the day of the midterm, Rachel asks you, her classmate, if she can copy your answers so that she does not fail the exam. According to Kohlberg, how would you respond if you were using postconventional moral reasoning??

a. ?“No way! I could get caught by the instructor, and then I'd fail.” b. ?“I cannot let you cheat because it would be unfair to the other students.” c. ?“Okay. As a friend, it's my duty to help you.” d. ?“I'll let you copy my answers, but you owe me a favor now.”

Psychology

The current view of how we perceive sounds less than 100 Hz is based on ____.

A. the frequency of action potentials B. the area along the basilar membrane that responds most strongly C. volleys of responses D. the asymmetrical positioning of an individual's ears

Psychology