The experiment in which people counted backwards by 3s after the last word in a
list was presented showed
(a) the wiping out of the recency portion of the serial position curve
(b) that forgetting is caused in part by displacement, or interference
(c) that LTM has a greater capacity than sensory memory
(d) that imagery is important in working memory
(e) both A and B
E
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which two states approved referendums to regulate, tax, and control marijuana in 2012?
a. Colorado and Washington b. California and Alaska c. California and Vermont d. Oregon and Washington
Which brain region, often engaged during episodes of cognitive conflict, shows high activity in fMRI studies on cognitive dissonance?
A. Anterior cingulate cortex B. Prefrontal cortex C. Cerebellum D. Brainstem
Ray avoids getting too emotionally close to anyone for fear
that the person will use information against him. He also views playful teasing as a deliberate insult. Ray is displaying symptoms that are characteristic of which personality disorder? a. antisocial b. borderline c. paranoid d. avoidant