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U7 Barron's
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Phonemes and morphemes refer to- | elements of language |
| Which example would be better explained by the levels of processing model than the information-processing model? | model? You are able to remember verbatim a riddle you worked on for a few days before you figured out the answer |
| Which of the following is the most complete list of elements in the three-box/information-processing model? | Sensory memory, working memory, encoding, long-term memory, and retrieval |
| One of the ways memories are physically stored in the brain is by what process? | Long-term potentiation, which strengthens connections between neurons |
| According to the nativist theory, language is acquired- | using an inborn ability to learn language at a certain developmental stage |
| According to the three-box/information-processing model, stimuli from our outside environment is first stored in- | sensory memory |
| Which of the following is the best example of the use of the availability heuristic? | Making a judgment according to past experiences that are most easily recalled |
| Which sentence most accurately describes sensory memory? | Sensory memory stores all sensory input perfectly accurately for a short period of time |
| Which of the following would be the best piece of evidence for the nativist theory of language acquisition? | A child of normal mental ability not being able to learn language due to language deprivation at an early age |
| A friend mentions to you that she heard humans never forget anything; we remember everything that ever happens to us. What concept from memory research most directly contradicts this belief? | Selective Attention |