The Observation That an Individual's Memory of a Specific Event

question 125

Multiple Choice

The observation that an individual's memory of a specific event is influenced by a variety of factors such as how the event was encoded, how the information was organized in storage, and intervening events between the original event and the retrieval of the memory, reflects which unifying theme in psychology?

• A) psychology is empirical
• B) psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context
• C) behavior is shaped by cultural heritage
• D) behavior is determined by multiple causes

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Definitions:

Western Union

Historically significant as a telegraph company, Western Union is recognized for its contributions to the development of telecommunication through the sending and receiving of telegrams across long distances.

Telephone

A communication device that transmits and receives sound, most commonly voice, across distances.

Substance Consumption

The act of ingesting or using substances, often referring to drugs, alcohol, or food.

Telegraph

The telegraph was a long-distance communication system that transmitted messages using electrical signals over wires, pivotal in the 19th and early 20th centuries.