In Ebbinghaus's research, what was the advantage of using nonsense syllables?
a. Computers can easily generate long lists of nonsense syllables
b. It is easy to motivate people to memorize a list of nonsense syllables.
c. Nonsense syllables do not generate proactive interference.
d. It is possible to know exactly when someone first learned a list.
d
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Which of the following statements is correct about factors that affect the incidence of depression in women?
a. People with economic difficulties are especially likely to be depressed. b. Women who do more housework are less likely to suffer from depression. c. Women's attention to their appearance seems to reduce their incidence of depression. d. Experience with discrimination seems to make women stronger, reducing their incidence of depression.
According a process model of group decision making, which sequence is correct?
a. orientation, discussion, implementation, decision b. discussion, orientation, decision, implementation c. orientation, discussion, decision, implementation d. discussion, decision, orientation, implementation e. implementation, discussion, decision, orientation
Freud believed that an unconscious conflict is waged between the:
A. self and outside world B. repressed memories and current values C. id and superego D. id and ego
The most commonly used quasi-experimental design is the regression-discontinuity design
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false