One experiment had participants learn a list of words under water (they wore scuba gear). Based on the principle of state-dependent learning, what results would you predict for this study?
a) Participants recalled more words when tested on land.
b) Participants recalled more words when tested under water.
c) Participants found learning under water to be no different from learning on land.
d) Participants found learning under water to be extremely difficult because it was a new state for them.
ANS: b
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