Maya is trying to memorize her lines for a play. She stands in different locations in her apartment and reads each line out loud. Later, when she is on stage, she visualizes a walk through her apartment and is able to successfully recall all her lines. Maya's memory strategy best illustrates the mnemonic device known as:
a. the method of loci
b. the pegword system
c. paired associate learning
d. chunking
A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
One reason that we can expect rapid increases in our understanding of the genetic influences of psychopathology over the next several years is the
A. success of the human genome project. B. development of powerful new statistical techniques. C. recent availability of fast, new-generation computers. D. availability of new brain-scanning technology.
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a. evaluate an intelligence test to determine if it is reliable. b. evaluate an intelligence test to determine if it is valid. c. understand why there are learning disabilities. d. evaluate individuals relative to a typical or standard score on an intelligence test.