Memory is often characterized as being similar to a computer because 

a. long-term memories are exact copies, like files on a hard drive.
b. memories are encoded, stored, and later retrieved.
c. the space available for memory storage is limited as is the storage capacity of a computer.
d. computers and the human mind both process information in a serial fashion.


b. memories are encoded, stored, and later retrieved.

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Research suggests that the relationship between antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) and psychopathy can be described as . . .

a. They are two different names for the identical underlying disorder b. All individuals with ASPD are psychopaths, but not all psychopaths have ASPD c. All psychopaths would also be diagnosed with ASPD, but not all those diagnosed with ASPD are psychopaths d. None of the above

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What are at least two ways in which forensic psychologists must be sensitive to their patients’ varying abilities, knowledge, and beliefs stemming from diverse cultural backgrounds? Describe each.

What will be an ideal response?

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If a Tukey's HSD = 3.46, it means that _____

a. either 3 or 4 of the means being compared are different b. three of the 4 means being compared are significantly different c. means that differ by less than 3.46 are significantly different d. means that differ by 3.46 or more are significantly different

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SSB for one-way ANOVA is conceptually similar to SSrows and SScolumns for two-way ANOVA

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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