When Given a List of Items to Remember, You Are

question 268

Multiple Choice

When given a list of items to remember, you are more likely to remember the items _________.

• A) in the beginning better than those in the middle or at the end
• B) in the middle more than those at the beginning or at the end
• C) at the end more than those in the middle or at the beginning of the list
• D) at the beginning and at the end more than those in the middle of the list

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Definitions:

Self-Schemes

Cognitive structures that organize knowledge, memories, and views about oneself.

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs and perspectives different from one's own.

Egocentrism

A cognitive trait where an individual fails to understand that other people might have different points of view from their own.

Script for Crying

A socially constructed guide or expectation regarding when, where, and how it is appropriate to express tears or sorrow.