According to Your Textbook, Which of the Following Is One

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to your textbook, which of the following is one likely explanation for the self-reference effect?

• A) Self-reference instructions increase the likelihood of the item being stored in procedural memory.
• B) Self-reference instructions increase the capacity of working memory.
• C) When people think about whether words apply to themselves, they consider how their personal characteristics are interrelated.
• D) In reality, most people emphasize the physical characteristics of the stimulus, rather than using self-reference.

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Definitions:

Devil's Advocate

An individual who puts forward a controversial view with the aim of sparking discussion or assessing the robustness of counterarguments.

Objections

Statements or reasons expressing opposition or disapproval, often encountered in sales, negotiations, or legal proceedings.

Counter-Arguments

Arguments or reasoning put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.

Imagery

The use of vivid or figurative language to represent objects, actions, or ideas, often used in literature and psychology to shape perceptions.