Your Friend Is Thinking of Purchasing a Self-Help Weight-Loss CD

question 121

Multiple Choice

Your friend is thinking of purchasing a self-help weight-loss CD that promises its effects through subliminal persuasive messages embedded in the music.What should you tell her research shows about the effectiveness of such programs?

• A)Such programs are very effective.
• B)Such programs are somewhat effective,depending on the person.
• C)No solid evidence exists to support such programs.
• D)Subliminal messages work more effectively through visual (DVD)media than audio (CD)media.

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Definitions:

Forgetting

The loss or decline of memory over time, which can occur due to various factors including the passage of time, interference, or failure to store information effectively.

Replacement

The act of substituting one thing for another, often to improve or repair.

Cue-dependent

Refers to the phenomenon where recall of information is improved when retrieval conditions are similar to the conditions under which the information was encoded.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities that occurs from infancy to adulthood, influencing how individuals perceive and interact with the world.