When the hippocampus forms many new neurons, what is the effect on memories?
a. Better retention of procedural memories
b. Prolonged retention of short-term memories
c. Increased capacity of short-term memory
d. More rapid forgetting
d
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a. in the review of studies in the introduction and in the method. b. only in the method. c. only in the introduction. d. only in the results.
Which of the following statements is true for the endocrine system's master gland?
a. Growth, maternal behavior, and production of urine are influenced by this gland. b. Only one type of hormone is secreted. c. The hypothalamus does not regulate much of the pituitary activity. d. The pituitary gland lies above the hypothalamus.
At Nicholas' high school, a rumor was spread that the principal was having an affair with one of the teachers. Although Nicholas didn't believe the rumor at first, the more he heard the rumor repeated, the more he accepted it as a fact
This is an example of: a. the familiarity effect. b. brainwashing. c. cognitive dissonance. d. the validity effect.
In his meteorology class, Tenzin learns that weather prediction often involves taking measurements of air temperature and pressure, using a formula, and making a calculation. This best illustrates _______.
A. an algorithm B. a heuristic C. a natural law D. a physical law