Matching the Circumstances of Encoding and Retrieval Aids Memory

question 2

Multiple Choice

Matching the circumstances of encoding and retrieval aids memory. This phenomenon is known as the ______.

• A) primacy effect
• B) recency effect
• C) environmental context principle
• D) encoding specificity principle

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Definitions:

Probability

A measure of the likelihood that a particular event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Hypergeometric Probability

A statistical measure that calculates the likelihood of obtaining a specific number of successes from a finite population without replacement.

Discrete Random Variable

A variable that takes on a countable number of distinct values, often resulting from counting processes.

With Replacement

In sampling, "with replacement" means that once an item is selected, it's put back into the population before the next selection, making it possible to be chosen again.