The Findings Regarding the Effect of Electroconvulsive Shock on Memory

question 82

Multiple Choice

The findings regarding the effect of electroconvulsive shock on memory have been used to support the idea that:

• A) information is remembered best when it can be related to prior knowledge.
• B) memory is best when the encoding and retrieval contexts are the same.
• C) memories have a consolidation period.
• D) memory is better when more cues are present.

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Atom

The simplest type of atom, consisting of one proton in the nucleus and one electron orbiting the nucleus, fundamental to the chemistry of life.

Polar Covalent Bond

A type of chemical bond where two atoms share a pair of electrons more or less unequally, creating a molecule with an electrical polarity due to uneven electron distribution.

Water Molecule

A compound formed by two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, essential for life.

Phospholipids

Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes; they form bilayers due to their hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails.