June is a sophomore at Eastern State University. After the first week, she organizes the class materials in binders; however, she can't find a syllabus for her Psychology class and is "sure" she got one
Next week, she finds out that the professor did not hand out the syllabus on the first day. When the professor discusses memory, this experience will provide June with an excellent example of
a) sensory memory.
b) retroactive interference.
c) how a schema affects recall.
d) the difference between recall and recognition.
ANS: c
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a) the leader. b) the follower. c) abused. d) afraid to get pregnant.
As he was about to enter the mall, Evan was approached by someone and asked to wear a small green ribbon on his shirt to show his support for the "Save the Squirrels" campaign. Evan wasn't quite sure that squirrels were actually endangered, but he agreed to wear the ribbon. A week later, Evan was approached again and asked to contribute $10 to help save the squirrels. Though he would have rather spent his money elsewhere, he agreed. Evan has been the victim of the ____ technique.
a. lowballing b. foot-in-the-door c. door-in-the-face d. that's-not-all