Regarding the forgetting of information, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. The forgetting of nonsense syllables during testing shows a slow decline at first which becomes more rapid as time progresses.
b. The curve of forgetting for nonsense syllables will stretch over a longer period of time than a curve of forgetting for meaningful information.
c. Recent events are recalled more accurately than those from the remote past.
d. Cramming for a test is an efficient method for studying because you do not have to remember the information for very long.
C
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The "binding problem" deals with which of these questions? a. How can we get people of different backgrounds to work together?
b. How do we coordinate the muscles of the left side with those of the right side? c. How do we coordinate the muscles of the hands with those of the feet? d. How do you know that something you feel is also what you see or hear?
Those who feel they are able to express their true selves are more active on Facebook and other social media sites than those who do not feel that way about themselves
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
When compared to American students, Asian students appear to have higher levels of academic achievement. Which of the following is NOT one of the proposed reasons for this advantage?
a. Asian students spend more time being educated. b. Asian student are assigned and complete more homework. c. Asian parents tend to have a "hands-off" attitude concerning their children's education. d. Asian peers value academic achievement.
Operant conditioning occurs when a stimulus that resembles the conditioned stimulus elicits the conditioned response
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.