The main distinction between short-term memory and working memory is that working memory is
A. larger.
B. unconscious.
C. actively processed.
D. sensory based.
Answer: C
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Your textbook compares prospective memory in younger adults and older adults. The research typically shows that elderly adults
a. make fewer prospective-memory errors, probably because they have developed effective strategies for remembering to do things in the future. b. make fewer prospective-memory errors, probably because retired adults do not need to remember so many work-related responsibilities. c. make more prospective-memory errors, probably because this kind of memory task is mostly based on working memory, and elderly people often have trouble with working memory. d. make more prospective-memory errors, probably because this kind of task is mostly based on implicit memory, and elderly people often have trouble with implicit memory.
Data reduction is
a. recording data onto individual data sheets b. transcribing data from individual data sheets to a summary form c. performing statistical analysis d. All of these are true.
Nancy has a hard time interacting with others and the interactions she has are usually negative. Based on this information, Nancy is probably high in _________
a. extraversion b. neuroticism c. agreeableness d. conscientiousness
What is an advantage of the experimental method?
a. Researchers can conclude a cause and effect relationship between the variables. b. There are no confounding variables. c. Participants will always tell the truth. d. Experimental research will always be funded.