Special-mechanism theories of speech perception are simpler than general-mechanism theories of speech perception and should therefore be favored unless there is compelling evidence that a general mechanism is required to explain speech perception.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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Which of the following statements concerning schemas is NOT correct?
a. Schemas sometimes cause individuals to remember information inaccurately. b. Schemas always result in increasing the accuracy of individual's memory. c. People are more likely to remember things that are consistent with their schemas. d. Schemas sometimes make individuals more likely to remember unusual events.
One area of support for the dopamine hypothesis is that ____
a. a drug that increases dopamine activity reduces symptoms b. high levels of dopamine are found in people with Parkinson's disease c. high-risk children have lower dopamine levels d. a drug that blocks dopamine activity reduces symptoms
Chapter 13 discusses elderly people's awareness of memory problems. According to this discussion,
a. people who are high in memory self-efficacy typically believe that they cannot prevent memory problems. b. memory self-efficacy is especially strong in people with dementia. c. elderly people who are aware of their memory problems are less likely to develop memory strategies. d. the stereotypeâ€"about forgetfulness in late adulthoodâ€"may encourage elderly adults to believe that cognitive decline is unavoidable.
At various times in history, in an attempt to explain problematic, irrational behavior, humans have focused on supernatural causes that include a. witchcraft
b. demons and evil spirits. c. the moon and stars. d. All of the above