Instead of trying to memorize something verbatim, adolescents tend to extract a(n) _____ that is easier to store, retrieve, and use

A) working memory
B) fuzzy trace
C) heuristic
D) principle

Answer: B

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a. paraprofessionals. b. psycholinguists. c. psychiatric orderlies. d. psychiatric social workers.

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Regarding the function of sleep and the effects of sleep loss, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. If you lose just one hour of sleep a night, it can affect your mood, memory, ability to pay attention, and even your health. b. Most people who have not slept for a day or two can still do interesting or complex mental tasks. c. Brief shifts in brain activity to the pattern normally recorded during sleep are called sleep apneas. d. Coffee can help sleepiness, but if one is struggling to stay awake while driving, it is best to stop and take a short nap.

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