When trying to recall a list of items, people generally recall the first and last items
better than intermediate ones. This is called the ____ effect.
(a) rehearsal (b) forward chunking
(c) mnemonic list
(d) backward chunking (e) serial position
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Which of the following is NOT one of Wundt's goals for his psychology??
a. ?To analyze conscious processes b. ?To identify the basic elements of consciousness c. ?To determine how the elements of consciousness are synthesized d. ?To determine the principles of the linking that occurs in the organization of the elements e. ?To identify the principles that govern the synthesis of those elements into higher cognitive processes such as learning
According to your textbook, what popular assessment tool is used as an alternative for making admission selection decisions and evaluating performance and potential?
a. Traditional interviews b. Video assessments c. Portfolios d. Group interviews
What are gross motor skills?
a. skills for very specific and precise movements b. skills involving large muscle groups c. motor skills gained by imitating others d. skills that cannot be acquired until late childhood or early adolescence
When information is taken in through the senses, the process is referred to as _____
a) synesthesia. b) processing. c) sensation. d) perception.