We can increase the power, but not the capacity, of our working memory through:
(a) increasing the functional capacity of the sensory buffer
(b) assigning some of the capacity from LTM to working memory
(c) relying exclusively on the acoustic code
(d) chunking
(e) none of the above
D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Amanda can't stand to be in a crowded room, get on an elevator, or sit in the middle of a row. It has interfered with her job performance and prevents her from enjoying leisure activities. What is Amanda exhibiting?
a. agoraphobia c. acrophobia b. claustrophobia d. zoophobia
How has the use of personality measures for selecting employees changed in recent years?
a) The use of personality tests has virtually disappeared because they are illegal under current federal and state laws. b) There has been an increase in the use of such tests, partly because cognitive tests result in adverse impact. c) The use of such tests has increased only in certain industries that are exempt from anti-discrimination as a result of security concerns. d) The focus has returned to using measures such as the MMPI in order to screen out people who might be psychotic or have other serious mental illnesses.