In One Experiment,participants Were Asked to List Either 6 or 12

question 22

Multiple Choice

In one experiment,participants were asked to list either 6 or 12 instances in their lives when they were assertive.Which of the following statements is FALSE about the participants who were asked to list only 6 instances?

• A)Overall,they rated themselves as less assertive.
• B)They had an easier time fulfilling the task.
• C)They were given an easier task than the 12-instance participants.
• D)They relied on the availability heuristic when making their decision.

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Definitions:

Cue-dependent

Refers to the phenomenon where recall of information is improved when retrieval occurs in the same context as the initial learning.

Decay

The process by which information is lost from memory over time, typically due to the passage of time and lack of use.

Organic Amnesia

A form of amnesia caused by physical damage to the brain, leading to memory loss.

Psychogenic

Originating in the mind or in mental or emotional processes; having a psychological rather than a physiological cause.