Elaboration is a memory strategy that involves
a. repetitively naming information that is to be remembered.
b. looking at or touching objects that are to be remembered.
c. placing related information together.
d. embellishing information to make it more memorable.
d
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Ted and Ned are monozygotic twins in their early 40s. They are both divorced. Which of the following is a genetic factor that might have influenced both twins to divorce?
a. personality b. economic status c. age d. conflict resolution style
Studies of aggressive and criminal behaviors in adulthood have found that ____
a. there doesn't appear to be a genetic link b. there appears to be more aggression by twins than non-twins c. monozygotic twins resemble each other more closely than dizygotic twins d. dizygotic twins resemble each other more closely than monozygotic twins
Regarding mental hospitalization, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Without hospitalization, people with drug addictions may find it nearly impossible to resist the temptation for drug abuse in their daily lives. b. In 2008, about three million Americans were hospitalized for a mental health problem. c. Psychiatric units in general hospitals and private psychiatric hospitals tend to be sanctuaries that provide support, refuge, and therapy. d. In general, full hospitalization is much more effective than partial hospitalization.
When he visited Japan, Anton did not remove his shoes upon entering the house, as did his Japanese hosts. Anton could not understand why his hosts were no longer friendly. What did Anton do?
A. He used the wrong reference group. B. He experienced a social dilemma. C. He did not comply. D. He violated a Japanese social norm.