What Is the Best Definition for Locus of Control

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the best definition for locus of control?

• A) strong motivational powers that a person has available to him or her
• B) the figurative "place" considered responsible for events in a person's life
• C) the friends, family, and opponents who influence a person's life
• D) a reward system that is responsible for positive lifestyle changes

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Definitions:

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, it is the ability to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended, acting as a buffer for stimuli received through the senses.

Proactive Interference

Memory problem that occurs when older information prevents or interferes with the learning or retrieval of newer information.

Recall

Type of memory retrieval in which the information to be retrieved must be “pulled” from memory with very few external cues.

Sensory Memory

The briefest element of memory enabling people to maintain sensory impressions once the initial stimuli cease.