Remembering nonsense syllables is difficult because they are meaningless and require
a. elaborative rehearsal rather than maintenance rehearsal.
b. semantic coding rather than acoustic coding.
c. acoustic coding and maintenance rehearsal.
d. none of these.
C
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A. skipped the preliminary customary stages in romantic activities to become dating couples B. had the longest-lasting relationships C. went through all of the preliminary customary stages in romantic activities at an earlier point in time because they were more emotionally mature D. formed couples in late adolescence
Echoic memory involves a brief flurry of activity in the auditory system that lasts for up to __________ second(s)
a. one-half b. two c. six d. 10
The comparison level refers to an empirical definition of what an average relationship looks like.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following best describes what a "mental module" is?
a. a specific brain area that has evolved a particular function b. a mental process that is taught from generation to generation c. a specialized mental process that has evolved through natural selection d. an area of the brain where ancestral memories are stored