The store of auditory information that decays very rapidly is called _____ memory.

A) iconic
B) echoic
C) short-term
D) working


B) echoic

Psychology

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In a research study, participants are asked to rate the funniness of a cartoon while either just looking at it or holding a pencil with their teeth. Those who rate the cartoon while holding a pencil with their teeth rate the cartoon as funnier. Because the facial muscles for a smile are similar to those required to hold a pencil in one's mouth, the results of this experiment support ____ theory

of emotion.? a. ?James's peripheral b. ?Cannon's central c. ?the Schachter-Singer d. ?the opponent-process

Psychology

Selective avoidance is deliberately seeking and attending to information that is consistent with one's attitudes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

______________are the leading cause of wrongful convictions, particularly in cases of robbery and sexual assaults

A. False confessions B. Lost and/or lack of evidence C. Eyewitness errors D. None of the above

Psychology

Phobias characterized by fear of public transportation or enclosed places are called?

A. Blood-Injection-Injury Phobia B. Situational phobias C. Animal phobias D. Natural environment type

Psychology