Kieras demonstrated the usefulness of being able to build directly on old information by contrasting memory for two paragraphs that differed in

a. the content of the sentences. c. the familiarity of the sentences.
b. the order of the sentences. d. the number of sentences.


B

Psychology

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A spinal reflex is

a. a learned response to a stimulus that possibly involves only one neuron. b. a voluntary response to a stimulus that possibly involves only two neurons. c. an acquired response to a stimulus that possibly involves only one neuron. d. an unlearned response to a stimulus that possibly involves only two neurons.

Psychology

Mr. Dithering, an office manager of a service company, believes that he is an excellent judge of character and that he can spot a talented prospective employee in a brief interview. Often he will point out his successful hires, but fails to acknowledge poorly performing employees he hired. What does Mr. Dithering's judgment suffer from?

a. divergent thinking c. overconfidence b. inductive reasoning d. a lack of confidence

Psychology

What evidence suggests that a vulnerability to alcoholism may be transmitted genetically?

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

Darlene works for a company that produces computer software. As a student of psychology, Darlene's job is to conduct research to ensure that the software's interface is clear and well-designed such that people can learn quickly to use the software

Most likely, this kind of work would be classified as __________ research. a. applied b. basic c. governmental d. descriptive

Psychology