According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin model of memory, which of the following is not a characteristic of LTM?
a. The rate of forgetting is slow.
b. The capacity of LTM is unlimited.
c. Control processes determine what information is acquired.
d. Information is acquired only through repetition.
D
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The _____ system is a complex response system that protects the body from bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances.
A) HPA axis B) immune C) endocrine D) somatic
Colin has suffered from physical abuse by his mother. What are the likely effects?
A) He will be more sympathetic to others. B) He will avoid violence and conflict. C) He will have problems with aggression and hostility. D) He is less likely to have delinquent behavior as a teen.
A field experiment comparing 36 weeks of piano and voice lessons with drama lessons and a no-lessons control showed that
A) sustained musical experiences can lead to small increases in intelligence that do not arise from comparable drama lessons. B) sustained musical experiences can boost performance on spatial but not verbal abilities. C) piano, but not voice, lessons can lead to gains in intelligence-test performance. D) drama lessons can boost intelligence-test performance above and beyond the effects of music lessons.
The production of neurons, called __________, occurs in immense quantities during the embryonic period
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).