On Which of the Following Tasks Would the Presence of Others

question 126

Multiple Choice

On which of the following tasks would the presence of others be MOST likely to lead to improved performance?

• A)reciting the months of the year in alphabetical order
• B)learning foreign language words
• C)counting backward from 10 to 1
• D)learning nonsense syllables

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Definitions:

Serial Reproduction

A process in psychology experiments where information is passed from one individual to another in a sequence, often resulting in the alteration of the information.

Typical Interference

Interruptions or distractions that commonly occur during a task, affecting the quality or efficiency of the task's completion.

Attentional Process

The mental activities involved in focusing on specific stimuli while ignoring others, critical in perceiving, thinking, and interacting with the environment.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and processing information, crucial for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.