Viewing Memory as a Process in Which Items Enter Memory

question 29

Multiple Choice

Viewing memory as a process in which items enter memory and go from a brief sensory store to a short-term temporary memory to a long-term permanent memory is an example of

• A) a trichromatic theory.
• B) an information-processing model.
• C) associationism.
• D) a procedural model.

Grasp the significance of congruence in self-perception and perception by others according to humanistic theories.

Recognize the relevance of the Big Five personality traits in describing individual differences.

Understand the role of modern research trends towards specialized traits in the advancement of personality psychology.

Discuss the testability and empirical evidence of psychodynamic theories within modern psychology.

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Definitions:

Physiological Effects

Changes in the normal functions of the body that can result from various factors, including stress, dietary habits, and environmental changes.

Problem-focused Coping

A strategy involving directly addressing a problem by finding solutions to alter the source of stress.

Problem-focused Coping

A strategy for dealing with stress by directly tackling the problem that is causing the stress.

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the significance of an event as stressful, positive, controllable, challenging, or irrelevant.