Encoding Specificity Refers to

question 27

Multiple Choice

Encoding specificity refers to

• A) using physical surroundings or emotions as retrieval cues for specific memories.
• B) particular codes such as Morse code to transform information into bits.
• C) a mnemonic device for lists.
• D) having the false sense that you know information

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Definitions:

External Validity

The degree to which a study's findings can be applied to other contexts and different individuals.

Construct Validity

Construct validity is the extent to which a test measures what it claims to be measuring, reflecting the adequacy of the underlying theoretical model.

Case Study

A research method involving the detailed examination of a single subject to gain in-depth understanding of its aspects.

Guinea Pigs

Commonly refers to a species of rodent used in scientific research, but colloquially can also mean a person who is subjected to an experiment.