What Is the Lexical Hypothesis

question 62

Multiple Choice

What is the lexical hypothesis?

• A) Important traits become embedded in a language as single words.
• B) Traits need to be interpreted or "decoded" before they can be studied.
• C) People can accurately describe their own personalities using words.
• D) An infinite number of traits can be used to model human personality.

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Definitions:

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing, important for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Phonological Loop

A component of working memory model that is responsible for the temporary storage and manipulation of verbal and auditory information.

Rehearsal

A cognitive process of repetitively practicing or reviewing information to transfer it into long-term memory.

Short-Term Memory

A type of memory that holds a small amount of information for a brief period, typically around 20 seconds.