Flashbulb memory implies "picture perfect" memory for an event. Is this an accurate description of memory for emotional public events? Support your answer
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Studies such as Neisser et al. (1992) indicate that people are much more confident in their memories for emotional public events than they are accurate. Although they can remember the public event, they become more inaccurate concerning their own connection to the event over time.
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Terrance is training for the track meet next week. His coach reminds him to be mentally focused for the event and to not anticipate the starting gun too much, as a false start would disqualify Terrance. This example demonstrates that reaction time is susceptible to____.?
a. ?stimulus-response incompatibility b. ?speed-accuracy trade-off c. ?complex decision-making d. ?expectancy
Which of the following develops at around 6 weeks of age?
anger laughter and spontaneity fear of unexpected sights and sounds the social smile
If you look at the various types of conflicts presented in the text, it is reasonable to assume that a person would experience the highest level of stress in response to an avoidance-avoidance conflict. Why is this?
A. Either option is going to lead to unpleasant outcomes. B. Such a conflict does not allow the time needed to carefully consider each option. C. It is too difficult to determine which option offers the most "pro" versus the least "con." D. The very nature of a conflict is that it will cause stress, so there is no one type of conflict that is more or less stressful than another.
According to attachment theory, what type of attachment leads to children who are able to love and trust others?
a. secure attachment b. insecure–avoidant attachment c. insecure–resistant attachment d. disorganized–disoriented attachment