An Individual's Semantic Memory Contains

question 14

Multiple Choice

An individual's semantic memory contains

• A)memories about events.
• B)background knowledge about words,symbols,concepts,and rules,arranged as hierarchies of information in categories and subordinate categories.
• C)autobiographical information about one's previous experiences.
• D)memories that are recalled from an "I" or "my" perspective.

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Definitions:

Prototypes

Original models or first forms from which subsequent forms are derived or developed; in psychology, widely accepted examples of a certain category.

Heuristic

A mental shortcut or rule of thumb that simplifies decision-making but may not always lead to optimal outcomes.

Framing

How information is presented affects how that information is perceived and influences decisions.

Subgoals

Smaller, achievable objectives set as steps that contribute towards the attainment of a larger goal.