In Each of the Three Situations Below, Information Enters a Student's

question 25

Essay

In each of the three situations below, information enters a student's memory system. For each situation, use the dual-store model of memory to: 1) identify the last component of memory in which the event has been stored, and 2) explain how you arrived at your conclusion.
a. Thursday night, Jennifer studies for a test on Friday morning. She remembers the material quite accurately on Tuesday and gets an A on the test. When she takes a review test two months later, however, she can no longer remember that same material.
b. Justin is trying to learn information in his textbook. His eyes are focused on the words in front of him, but he is thinking about the fishing trip he has planned for the weekend.
c. After her French teacher says, "Merci beaucoup," Josephine repeats the phrase, then she immediately turns to talk to her friend.

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Definitions:

Bilateral Contract

An agreement involving two parties where each side has made a promise to the other.

Quasi-Contract

An obligation imposed by law in the absence of a formal contract to prevent unjust enrichment.

Enforceable Contract

A valid agreement between parties with the legal requirements and conditions that can be upheld and compelled by law.

Fair Courts

Judicial systems that operate impartially and justly, ensuring equality before the law without favoritism or discrimination.