DrJames Advises That If You Study for Your Next Psychology

question 100

Multiple Choice

Dr.James advises that if you study for your next psychology exam in the same room where you take the exam,your score will improve.He is basing this advice on

• A)the law of distributed practice.
• B)recognition specificity.
• C)context-dependent learning.
• D)familiarity schemas.

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Definitions:

False Memory Syndrome

False Memory Syndrome refers to a condition in which a person's identity and relationships are affected by strongly believed but false memories of traumatic experiences.

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system where information is stored for a short period, typically seconds to minutes.

Rehearsal Function

The process of repetitively practicing or going over information to enhance memory retention.

Storage Span

The amount of information or number of items that can be held in short-term memory over a brief period, typically lasting from seconds to a minute.