Which Measure of Memory Did Ebbinghaus Use to Assess the Impact

question 430

Multiple Choice

Which measure of memory did Ebbinghaus use to assess the impact of rehearsal on the retention of nonsense syllables?

• A) recall
• B) recognition
• C) relearning
• D) reconstruction

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Definitions:

Information Processing

The method by which individuals take in, consider, and utilize data or information, drawing heavily from cognitive psychology.

Classical Conditioning

A process of acquiring knowledge through the connection of a stimulus present in the surroundings with one that occurs spontaneously.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning in which the force of a behavior is shaped by the use of rewards or sanctions.

Ethology

Emphasizes the evolutionary basis of behavior and its adaptive value in ensuring survival of a species.