One Finding That Supports the Idea That Information in Working

question 58

Multiple Choice

One finding that supports the idea that information in working memory is represented by an acoustic auditory) code rather than a semantic meaning-based) code is that when participants are given a list of words to learn and then are immediately tested for recall,

• A) performance is worse when the list contains items that are similar in meaning.
• B) performance is better when the list contains items that are similar in meaning.
• C) performance is worse when the list contains items that are similar in sound.
• D) performance is better when the list contains items that are similar in sound.

Understand the structure and function of the human sensory systems.

Recognize the psychological effects of perception and sensory information processing.

Describe the process of transduction in sensory systems.

Explain the role of context, memory, and psychological states in perception.

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Definitions:

Target Capital Structure

The relative amount of debt, preferred stock, and common equity that the firm desires. The weighted average cost of capital should be based on these target weights.

Cost of Equity

The return a company requires to decide if an investment meets capital return requirements, a crucial part of capital budgeting and often calculated using models like CAPM.

WACC

Weighted Average Cost of Capital; a calculation of a firm's cost of capital in which each category of capital is proportionately weighted. It represents the average rate that a company is expected to pay to finance its assets.

Cost of Debt

The effective rate that a company pays on its borrowed funds from financial institutions and other sources.