When you run into the supermarket cashier while you are in the ticket line at the theater, you recognize her but cannot remember how you know her. This phenomenon can most likely be attributed to
a. a repressed memory.
b. the absence of an engram.
c. encoding specificity.
d. the existence of a prototype.
Answer: c. encoding specificity.
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An approach to psychology that features the study and careful measurement of observable behaviors is called ____
a. functionalism b. structuralism c. behaviorism d. humanism
Which markers best describe the transition into adulthood in most Western societies?
a. Markers that are loosely defined and can consist of any number of events b. No markers, as adulthood is not viewed as unique time of life in most Western cultures c. Markers that are specific and tied to marriage and/or having children d. Markers that are differ by sex, with female transition clearly defined and male transition loosely defined
The cognitive interview technique is most likely to be useful in which of the following situation?
a. A lawyer is preparing to defend a client in a case involving an automobile accident. b. A physician is evaluating the effectiveness of a drug treatment for hyperactivity. c. A psychologist is treating a child for anxiety related to the death of a parent. d. A recruiter is interviewing candidates for service in a foreign embassy.
What is a disadvantage of a past temporal orientation?
A. People may not think ahead about the potential consequences of our behaviors. B. People might approach life in a conservative and overly cautious manner. C. People might derive pleasure in our relationships that come from just being with others. D. People may suffer the consequences of hedonistic adventures such as injuries.