A research participant is asked to memorize a list of words. The next day, this participant is asked to write all the words on a piece of paper that she can remember were on the list. This type of task illustrates the measurement of memory through
a. serial position.
b. recall.
c. relearning.
d. recognition.
B
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d. A special diet can prevent the effects of PKU (phenylketonuria).
The case of Little Albert was important in the development of:
A. cognitive therapy B. psychoanalysis C. behavior therapy D. client-centered therapy
Henry wants to have his wife Eleanor committed to a mental hospital because he believes she presents a danger to herself. What would be the first step in the civil commitment process? a. Henry or another concerned person would have to file a petition with the court to examine Eleanor
b. The court would appoint two mental health professionals to examine Eleanor. c. There would be a hearing to determine Eleanor's mental state and whether she poses any danger to herself. d. Because it might be too dangerous to wait for a hearing to be set, Henry must secure a temporary order to have Eleanor committed until a court hearing can take place.
Phonological short-term memory may involve activity in the auditory association cortex as
well as the __________ association cortex. a. frontal b. visual c. prefrontal d. motor e. sensory