We look up a number in the phone book, push the book away, and then begin to dial the number. Why do we discourage an interruption during this process?
A. Information gained through reading lasts only 5-6 seconds.
B. Short-term memory can only hold one chunk of information.
C. Information lasts only 15-25 seconds in short-term memory.
D. Raw sensory stimuli cannot be retained when interrupted.
Answer: C
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a. God has preordained which people will be granted salvation b. good deeds can bring one closer to salvation c. salvation will come if one accepts Jesus as the son of God d. sin must precede repentance and salvation
At his place of employment, Bob treats his boss, John, the same way he treats his friends and family, even though Bob hates John. This is an illustration of:
a) Projection b) Displacement c) Reaction formation d) Sublimation
If you are framing a persuasive message by emphasizing what people will gain by performing a behavior, you are using a __________
a. gain frame. b. loss frame. c. informational appeal. d. fear appeal.
Which of the following factors has been found to influence movement through Kohlberg's stages of moral development?
A. peer relationships B. cognitive conflict C. modeling D. All of these choices are correct.