Which of the Following Has Been Demonstrated About the Effects

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been demonstrated about the effects of psychogenic amnesias on memory?

• A) Implicit memory is generally intact.
• B) Explicit memory is rarely affected.
• C) Episodic memory is not compromised.
• D) Semantic memory is most dramatically affected.

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Definitions:

Konrad Lorenz

An Austrian zoologist, ethologist, and ornithologist known for his foundational work in the study of animal behavior, notably imprinting.

Accommodation

In psychology, the process of adjusting one's cognitive structures to fit new information; in optics, the adjustment of the eye's lens to focus on objects at various distances.

Existing Schemas

Preexisting mental structures or frameworks that help individuals organize and interpret information.

Developmental Changes

The transformation or evolution of physical, cognitive, psychological, and social capabilities and functioning over the course of a person's lifetime.