The act of purposely repeating information to maintain it in short-term memory defines _____
a) rehearsal.
b) chunking.
c) the method of loci strategy.
d) the positive bias of memory.
Answer: a
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a. more stable moods than adults. b. more intense moods than adults. c. less intense moods than adults. d. similar emotional experiences to adults.
Which person demonstrates an avoidant attachment style?
A. Grace finds it easy to get close to others. B. Laurel is uncomfortable being close to others. C. Yvette is reluctant to get close to others. D. Frannie does not want to compromise.
What is an important aspect of the character strengths classification scheme that Petterson and Seligman developed as a complement to the DSM?
a. The character strengths classification scheme incorporates a more cognitive approach to understanding mental disorders. b. By providing a taxonomy of emotional disturbances, the character strengths scheme simplifies diagnosis and treatment. c. By considering new research findings, therapists are better able to understand and treat mental disorders. d. The character strengths assessment of characteristics such as wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence are important to assess and consider when working with mental disorders.
To calculate the ______ statistic, we need to know some of the descriptive statistics for the data set.
A. R2 B. Pearson r C. correlational D. sum of products