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The process of getting information into memory is called... encoding
The process of getting information out of memory is called... retrieval
Some information in our fleeting _____________ is encoded into short-term memory. sensory memory
After looking up his friend's phone number, Alex was able to remember it with ________________. But he remembers it just long enough to dial it correctly. In this case the Number was clearly stored in his _____________ memory. chunking ....short-term
Flashbulb memory would typically be stored in ______________ memory. long-term
Ebbinghaus'retention curve best illustrates the value of rehearsal
The serial position effect best illustrates the importance of rehearsal
Proactive and retroactive interference conribute most strongly to the serial position effect
We are more likely to remember the words "typwriter," "fire," and "kitten" than the words "void," "process," and "inherent". This best illustrates the value of... imagery
Memory aids that involve the use of vivd imagery and clever ways of organizing material are mnemonic devices
An eyewitness to a grocery store robbery is asked to identify the suspect in a police lineup. Which test of memory is being utilized? recognition
Group 1 is asked to write down the names of the 7 Dwarfs. Group 2 is asked to look at a list of possible names and circle the correct seven. Why might group 2 be more likely to recal more names? Group 2's list provides more retrieval cues, making this recognition task easier for them.
The association of sadness with memories of negative life events contributes to mood-congruent memory
Which of the following possess the greatest threat to the credibility of children's recollections of sexual abuse? the misinformation effect
Stressful life experiences such as being raped are not likely to be repressed
In the process of classifiying objects, people are especially likely to make use of... heuristics
Prototypes are especially important in the process of... classifying objects
Kevin did NOT know whether the locker room was located down the short hallway to his right or down the long hallway to his left. Crossing his fingers, he decided to try the short hallway. Hos problem strategy best illustrates... trial & error
A chess-playing computer program that routinely calculates all possible outcomes of all pssible game moves best illustrates problem solving by means of... an algorithm
In trying out how to copy and paste an item into a document, Arlene could try all possible key combinations, or she could check the pull down menus, a much faster way to solve her problem. Arlene is relying on... heuristics
The use of heuristics rather than algorithms is most likely to ... save time in arriving at solutions to problems
The sudden comprehension of the double meaning of humorous pun best illustrates... insight
Unlike the use of algorithms or heuristics, insight does NOT involve... strategy-based solutions
Generating multiple possible answers to a problem illustrates... divergent thinking
Generating the single correct answer to an intelligent test question illustrates... convergent thinking
Components of creativity include... expertise and venturesome personality
Phonemes smallest distinctive sound unit in a language
Morphemes smallest language unit that conveys meaning
Grammar a language's set of rules that enable people to communicate
Semantics sounds
Syntax ordering words into sentences
Aphasia loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage.
Telegraphic speech early speech stage in which a child speaks like a telegram - "go car" - using mostly nouns and verbs
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