An Example of a Positive Feedback Loop ______________

question 9

Multiple Choice

An example of a positive feedback loop ______________

• A) is melting arctic snow exposing dark surfaces that heat up and cause further melting
• B) is a thermostat turning on the furnace as the temperature drops
• C) are birds migrating south in response to colder temperatures
• D) are predators eating most of their prey and then declining in numbers
• E) is a pond becoming more acidic as a result of pollution

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Definitions:

Chunking

A method of organizing information into familiar, manageable units or chunks, often used as a memory aid to enhance recall ability.

Maintenance Rehearsal

A cognitive process that involves repeatedly verbalizing or thinking about information to keep it in the memory for a longer period.

Dual Coding

A theory proposing that information can be remembered visually and verbally, and that the two systems can support each other in enhancing learning and memory.

Short-term Storage

The part of the memory system where information is temporarily held before it is either discarded or transferred to long-term memory.