The critical factor determining whether information will move from short-term memory to long-term memory is its
a. length.
b. complexity.
c. meaning.
d. diversity.
ANSWER: c
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The Ringelmann effect is caused by
a. social loafing. b. poor leadership. c. coordination losses. d. both social loafing and coordination losses. e. both social loafing and poor leadership.
Hannah, age 5, lives in a low-income neighborhood. Which of the following statements about Hannah's gross motor development is true?
A. Even if Hannah is unable to play outdoors, the effects on her gross motor development will be temporary. B. Hannah is at risk of poor gross motor skills. C. Gross motor skills unfold naturally, requiring little support or practice. D. Hannah likely has difficulty with walking and coordination, which will require intervention.
Debbie is six-months-old and her mom is intent on having her walk at an early age. She spends an hour per day showing Debbie how to walk by holding her slightly above the ground and moving her feet in a walking motion, however, Debbie does not walk. According to the zone of proximal development, what is likely missing that is making her mother's attempt futile?
A. Debbie cannot physically perform the task of walking on her own at such a young age. B. Debbie's mother is not spending enough time influencing the behavior. C. Debbie has to be motivated to want to learn how to walk. D. Debbie's behavior can only be influenced by a peer of sibling,
Self-report measures that allow respondents to express their feelings and impressions in their own words are referred to as __________ measures
a. open-ended b. fixed-choice c. standardized d. closed