When Michael Cole and His Colleagues Presented To-Be-Remembered Items in a Story

question 43

Multiple Choice

When Michael Cole and his colleagues presented to-be-remembered items in a story rather than a list in random order, nonschooled Liberian children:

• A) recalled items easily.
• B) used simple memory strategies.
• C) used categories to remember the items.
• D) were aware that longer stories would be more difficult to remember.

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Definitions:

Similarity Error

An error in judgment where individuals assess others based on their own characteristics or beliefs, rather than objective criteria.

Person Perception

Involves the process by which individuals form impressions and make judgments about other people.

First-impression Error

The tendency to form lasting opinions about an individual or situation based on the initial impressions, which can often be inaccurate.

Negative Information

Data or facts that portray an adverse or unfavorable condition or aspect.