Two Groups of Participants Are Given Sets of Training Problems

question 58

Multiple Choice

Two groups of participants are given sets of training problems to solve. One group of participants is told to try to understand the structure of the problem, while the other group is asked to try to memorize the problem. They are later given test problems. Based on previous evidence, what results would you expect to see at testing?

• A) The "memorize" group will be faster when solving the problems.
• B) The "memorize" group will solve more problems.
• C) The "structure" group will solve more problems.
• D) The groups will solve the same number of problems.

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Definitions:

Random Events

Incidents or occurrences that happen without a predictable pattern or plan.

Retrieval Cues

Stimuli or signals that help in the recovery of memories stored in the brain, making it easier to retrieve information when needed.

Recognizing

The process of identifying a previous experience, object, or person from one's memory.

Recalling

Recalling is the cognitive process of retrieving information from memory.