Jane asks Dave to memorize her phone number by reading the 10-digit number in groups of three. This illustrates storing information in chunks to enhance

A. long-term memory.
B. short-term memory.
C. implicit memory.
D. sensory memory.


Answer: B

Psychology

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a. a metalinguistic message. b. establishing common ground. c. the communication of gist. d. an indirect request.

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_____ is a behavior therapy in which a negative stimulus is paired with a stimulus that elicits an undesirable response

a. Sensitivity training c. Aversion therapy b. Systematic desensitization d. Social skills training

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The median range for onset for bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa is

A. 18 to 21. B. 8 to 15. C. 20 to 26. D. 25 to 30.

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Which of the following was used in the book to help define paradox?

a. Using a bigger hammer rather than finding a better tool for the job. b. We all make sense to ourselves. c. When in doubt, don't check out. d. I can only be right about 90% of the things 90% of the time.

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