Bransford and Johnson found that presenting a suitable context after people read an abstract passage
a. improved recall when the topic was unfamiliar (a serenade).
b. improved recall when the topic was familiar (washing clothes).
c. improved recall in both cases.
d. improved recall in neither case.
D
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a. place b. auditory c. frequency d. rarefaction
In comprehensive reviews, Beutler et al. (1994, 2004) concluded that
a. older therapists tend to produce better therapy outcomes than younger therapists. b. female therapists tend to produce better therapy outcomes than male therapists. c. both of the above d. neither of the above
Special, organizing ideas formed from our experiences that help us to make sense of our knowledge base are
A. exemplars. B. concepts. C. prototypes. D. algorithms.
Based on research presented in this chapter, whom is Benjamin going to sit closest to in the library? Benjamin is wearing glasses, a university sweatshirt, and is moderately attractive
a. Hallie, a very attractive cheerleader dressed in her uniform b. Wendy, a somewhat attractive sophomore wearing glasses c. Sienna, a somewhat unattractive art student wearing tie-dyed pants d. Ava, a very attractive business major in a suit