Nickerson and Adams Showed That When It Comes to Memory

question 26

Multiple Choice

Nickerson and Adams showed that when it comes to memory for commonly seen objects like pennies,______.

• A)people's visual memory is extremely accurate
• B)people can recognize a penny,but cannot recall it well enough to draw it
• C)people are not very good at recognizing a penny even though they see it frequently
• D)75% of people can recognize common logos out of context

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Definitions:

Biological Parents

The parents who are genetically related to the child, typically referring to the mother and father from whom the child inherits DNA.

Cognitive Theory

A theoretical perspective that emphasizes internal mental processes as the key to understanding human behavior.

Working Model

In cognitive theory, a set of assumptions that the individual uses to organize perceptions and experiences. For example, a person might assume that other people are trustworthy and be surprised by an incident in which this working model of human behavior is erroneous.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, highlighting the influence of society and culture on personality development across eight stages of life.