Ecological Theory Offers a Way of Examining the Effects of Environment

question 15

Multiple Choice

Ecological theory offers a way of examining the effects of environment on social organization and therefore it becomes an approach to the general study of

• A) Well-being
• B) Homeostasis
• C) Social change
• D) Social work practice

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Definitions:

Serial Position Effects

A memory-related phenomenon where people tend to recall the first and last items in a series better than the middle items.

Sensory Memories

The shortest-term element of memory, allowing the retention of impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

Rehearsal

A cognitive process involving the conscious repetition of information to be remembered, facilitating its transfer to long-term memory.

Speed-reading

A collection of reading methods that increase the speed and efficiency of reading without greatly reducing comprehension or retention.