Instead of Trying to Memorize Something Verbatim,adolescents Tend to Extract

question 17

Multiple Choice

Instead of trying to memorize something verbatim,adolescents tend to extract a(n) _____ that is easier to store,retrieve,and use.

• A)working memory
• B)fuzzy trace
• C)heuristic
• D)principle

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

A symmetrical, bell-shaped curve that describes the distribution of many types of data where most of the data points are close to the mean.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure of the dispersion or variation in a set of numbers, indicating how much the individual numbers in a dataset differ from the mean or average.

Raw Scores

Raw scores are the initial, unadjusted scores received on a test or assessment, before any normalization or transformation is applied.

GPA

Grade Point Average, a standard way of measuring academic achievement in the U.S., calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of credit hours attempted.