To Remember the Information Presented in Her Psychology Textbook, Susan

question 106

Multiple Choice

To remember the information presented in her psychology textbook, Susan often relates it to her own life experiences. Susan's strategy is an effective memory aid because it facilitates

• A) iconic memory.
• B) deep processing.
• C) proactive interference.
• D) the serial position effect.

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Definitions:

Empiricism

A philosophical theory that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience, emphasizing the role of observation and experimentation in the formation of ideas.

Structuralism

An approach in psychology and other social sciences that emphasizes analyzing elements of human culture, behavior, and mind through the underlying structures that govern them.

Functionalism

A theoretical framework in psychology that explains mental states and behaviors in terms of their adaptive functions and contributions to survival and reproduction.

Positive Psychology

An area of psychology focused on the study of happiness, well-being, and factors that contribute to a fulfilling life.