When Students Begin to Read Through Their Introductory Psychology Textbook,they

question 116

Multiple Choice

When students begin to read through their introductory psychology textbook,they are often surprised to learn that

• A)commonsense explanations abound in the field of psychology.
• B)many of their beliefs about the causes of thoughts and behaviors are incorrect.
• C)psychologists do not study people's everyday behaviors.
• D)psychology is a unique field of study separate from philosophy and biology.

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Definitions:

Consolidation

Process of stabilizing a memory trace after learning.

Memory Trace

A memory trace is a theoretical concept for the physical and biochemical change that takes place in the brain to store a memory, enabling recall and recognition of past experiences.

Synaptic Effectiveness

Synaptic effectiveness refers to the efficiency with which neurotransmitters are released from one neuron and activate receptors on another, influencing the strength of the synaptic connection.

Implicit Memory

A type of memory that allows individuals to perform tasks without conscious awareness of these previous experiences, such as riding a bike.