In a Study on Context Cues, People Learned Words While

question 29

Multiple Choice

In a study on context cues, people learned words while on land or when they were underwater. In a later test of recall, those with the best retention had

• A) learned the words on land, that is, in the more familiar context.
• B) learned the words underwater, that is, in the more exotic context.
• C) learned the words and been tested on them in different contexts.
• D) learned the words and been tested on them in the same context.

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Definitions:

Exotropia

A form of strabismus where one or both eyes turn outward away from the nose.

Optic Disks

The point of exit for ganglion cell axons leaving the eye, also known as the optic nerve head.

Blind Spots

Areas in which a person's view is obstructed, or in a broader sense, areas of knowledge or understanding that are lacking or not perceived.

Macular Degeneration

A progressive eye condition affecting the macula of the retina, leading to loss of central vision.