Which of the following best describes why information is only held in short-term memory for a short duration?
A. The hippocampus can only hold 10 seconds of information at a time.
B. Information can only be recalled once it has passed from short-term to long-term memory.
C. To ensure it is free to process new incoming information.
D. To ensure that information can be quickly passed from working memory to long-term memory.
Answer: C
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b. bipolar disorder. c. atypical depression. d. dysfunctional dysthymia.
Theo believes that he is the mythological Norse god, Thor. He enters the client-centered therapist's office, waves a hammer in a threatening manner, and proclaims, "I am the god of thunder! He who does not bow before me will perish!" The client-centered therapist would most likely respond with which statement?
a. ?"Do you like the attention you get when you act like Thor?" b. ?"You believe that you are quite powerful." c. ?"When did you first realize that you were Thor?" d. ?"Thor, could you please ask Odin to come in too? The therapy won't be effective unless your parents are here too."
According to Freud, the ____________________ begins at the age five and lasts until the onset of puberty
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Self-assertion and separateness are two dimensions of
A. individuality. B. identity achievement. C. self-esteem. D. self-concept.