Students in a psychology experiment were exposed to three notes of music for a very short period of time and then asked to recall them. If the instructions to recall the notes came immediately, the students usually succeeded
If the instructions came more than three seconds after the notes were played, the students were much less successful. The MOST plausible explanation for this phenomenon is that, in the latter case, _____________ .
a. the echo never made it to the sensory registers
b. the echo faded after being stored in short-term memory
c. the echo was already stored in long-term memory
d. the echo faded before being stored in short-term memory
d
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Which of the following best explains why cognitive-behavioral therapy is a logical approach to the treatment of eating disorders?
A. It is the therapy of choice for most disorders. B. The role of learning in the development of eating disorders is well-established. C. Medical interventions have proven ineffective. D. Both thoughts and behaviors need to be altered to achieve a lasting outcome.
For most people, ________ is one of the most traumatic experiences they will ever have
a. learning that they have a terminal disease b. the death of a family pet c. the death of a spouse d. the death of a parent
By the end the fetal period, fetuses spend the majority of their time
a. in no distinct state. b. snoozing. c. conserving energy in anticipation of birth. d. intentionally moving.
Barry goes to a psychologist who will try to understand Barry's frame of reference in interpreting the world and to improve Barry's self-image. Barry's psychologist is most likely utilizing which approach to therapy?
a. humanistic b. behaviorist c. psychoanalytical d. functionalist