Because of the Effects of Context-Dependent Learning, Students Might Find

question 23

Multiple Choice

Because of the effects of context-dependent learning, students might find it wise to

• A) use mnemonic devices as a study aid.
• B) study only when they are entirely sober.
• C) focus on their instructor's intended meaning rather than the exact words.
• D) prepare for their examinations under conditions similar to the test conditions.

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Definitions:

Transitivity

In mathematics and logic, the property of a relation where if it applies between successive pairs like a is to b and b is to c, it also applies directly between a and c.

Cognitive Development

The process by which a person's ability to think, understand, and learn grows and evolves throughout life.

Working Memory

The structure of memory that can hold a sensory stimulus for up to 30 seconds after the trace decays.

Long-term Memory

The phase of the memory process that is capable of storing information for extended periods, ranging from hours to a lifetime.