In interviewing witnesses to a bank robbery, detective Watson hears a slightly different story from each witness. Some witnesses say the robber was tall, while others maintain he was short
Some say he was wearing a black jacket, while others say it was blue. One person even said there were two robbers. The most likely explanation for these differences in the witnesses' recall is ________.
a. proactive interference
b. eidetic imagery
c. retroactive interference
d. reconstructive memory
Answer: d
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a. does not take part in the experiment b. is treated the same as the experimental group but is not tested c. is treated the same as the experimental group except for the independent variable d. is treated the same as the experimental group except for the dependent variable
Kori works in a warehouse as a packer. When orders reach her station, she must pack them into boxes securely before they are shipped. Due to performing the same procedures over and over again, Kori is at risk for developing
A. burnout. B. repetitive strain injuries. C. a somatoform disorder. D. counterproductive work behaviors.
Vladimir Bekheterev decided to specialize in psychiatry and mental illness ____
a. due to the encouragement of his father b. after studying neuroanatomy at the Military Medical Academy c. following a mental breakdown and subsequent recovery d. after studying with Carl Ludwig in Germany
Which statement BEST reflects the current scientific status concerning the role of genetics factors in causing Alzheimer's disease?
A. A mutation on chromosome 17 causes Alzheimer's. B. There is evidence that specific genes may both increase and decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease. C. The only genetic link is from data on individuals with both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. D. There is no scientific evidence that Alzheimer's has a genetic component.