The Term Social Clock Refers to

question 10

Multiple Choice

The term social clock refers to

• A) the culturally preferred time to leave home,marry,have children,and retire.
• B) an optimal time for developing social bonds between children and caregivers.
• C) the average age of people in different social groups and organizations.
• D) the different ways in which societies evaluate the physical and cognitive changes accompanying the aging process.

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Definitions:

Retrieval Cues

Stimuli or prompts that facilitate the recall of information stored in memory, aiding in the process of remembering.

Explicit Memories

Memories that can be consciously recalled, such as facts or events.

Implicit Memories

Memories that are recalled unconsciously and effortlessly, such as skills and procedures.

Sensory Memories

Short-term recollections of sensory experiences, such as sights, sounds, and tastes, retained just long enough for them to be transferred to short-term memory.