Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Likely to Be

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT likely to be an influence of implicit memory?

• A) Participants know they have encountered the stimulus recently but cannot recall the details of the encounter.
• B) Participants have a preference for a familiar stimulus in comparison to other, new stimuli.
• C) Participants think a false, made-up phrase that they have heard recently is true.
• D) Participants remember the circumstances in which they first encountered a stimulus.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously.

Thoughts

Mental processes or ideas that occur as part of cognitive functions like reasoning, perception, and judgment.

Recency Effect

The tendency to remember more recent information better than earlier information, often impacting how decisions and judgments are made.

Political Debate

A formal discussion where participants argue on varying perspectives on political issues, often aiming to persuade public opinion or policy.