According to Postman, generalized competition means ______.
A. a massive amount of interference is caused by spreading activation in the long-term store
B. the inability to find the correct retrieval results to information in the long-term store
C. a set or disposition to continue to respond in the manner learned most recently
D. disruptive influence of language on the learning of paired associate tasks
C. a set or disposition to continue to respond in the manner learned most recently
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a. The REM stage is too brief. b. The heart rate is too slow c. Brain activity is too low. d. The muscles are too relaxed.
In most cases, long-repressed memories of childhood abuse come to light during
a. dreams. b. hypnosis or psychotherapy. c. periods of relative calm. d. everyday life tasks. e. interviews with law enforcement personnel.
If you make a snide remark to the school bully and you get "beat up," you will be less likely to make another snide remark to this bully due to the consequence known as
a. negative reinforcement. b. positive punishment. c. negative punishment. d. response cost.
Which of the following substances is associated with health benefits, such as decreased risk of memory loss in older age?
A. Marijuana B. Nicotine C. Methylphenidate D. Caffeine