Encoding a Word on the Basis of Its Meaning Produces

question 176

Multiple Choice

Encoding a word on the basis of its meaning produces a better memory of the word than encoding a word on the basis of its sound.This best illustrates the value of

• A) iconic memory.
• B) deep processing.
• C) the spacing effect.
• D) chunking.

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Definitions:

Atropine

A medication used to treat certain types of nerve agent and pesticide poisonings, and to decrease saliva production during surgery, among other uses.

Pupil Dilation

The widening of the pupil, which can occur in response to decreased light exposure or emotional arousal, to allow more light into the eye.

Parasympathetic Ganglia

Clusters of neurons in the parasympathetic nervous system that regulate bodily functions to conserve energy and maintain homeostasis.

Terminal Ganglia

Nerve cell clusters located near or within the organs they innervate, involved in the autonomic nervous system.