Regarding mnemonic devices, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Mnemonics systems use mental images and unusual associations to link new information with familiar memories already stored in long-term memory.
b. Mnemonics help most in the initial stages of storing information.
c. Mnemonic memories tend to be less fragile than conventional memories.
d. Mnemonics are not likely to be helpful unless you make extensive use of mental images.
C
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A. unintentionally inflicting pain on another B. intentionally inflicting physical or psychological harm on another C. intentionally inflicting psychological harm on another D. unconsciously inflicting physical pain on another
Changing one's behavior in response to real or perceived social pressures is referred to as _______ by social psychologists
a. compliance b. conformity c. influence d. obedience
The labeling technique
A) provides social feedback, which may help a person see himself or herself differently. B) only works on people who are low in self-monitoring. C) is a heuristic that becomes particularly effective when a person is not cognitively busy. D) is an influence tactic that takes advantage of the reciprocity norm.
In general, how will a large gap between the ideal self and the actual self impact a person's self-mage?
a. A large gap between the ideal and actual self will positively impact a person's self-image. b. A large gap between the ideal and actual self will have no effect on a person's self-image. c. A large gap between the ideal and actual self will negatively impact a person's self-image. d. People do not usually have large gaps between their ideal self and their actual self.