Imagine That Researchers Have Come Up with a New Substance

question 24

Multiple Choice

Imagine that researchers have come up with a new substance called sumense,which decreases people's self-awareness and reduces their ability to consider the consequences of their actions.What effect do you expect sumense would have on adolescents' aggression?

• A)There is no reason to believe it would have any effect.
• B)Sumense would likely enhance aggression.
• C)Sumense would likely decrease aggression.
• D)Sumense would decrease aggressiveness of young males.

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Definitions:

Consolidation

The process by which a long-term memory becomes durable and relatively stable.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unwanted thoughts or memories are unconsciously pushed out of awareness.

Retrieve Information

The process of recalling or accessing stored information from memory.

Recall

The mental process of retrieving information from the past, which can vary in accuracy and detail.