The Tendency of People to Remember Words at the Beginning

question 173

Multiple Choice

The tendency of people to remember words at the beginning and end of a list better than words presented in the middle of the list is called the _.

• A) serial position effect
• B) recency effect
• C) state-dependent memory
• D) primacy effect

Understand how job scope can both be a stressor and a motivator depending on its level.

Identify and define different techno-stressors and their impacts on workplace dynamics.

Recognize which occupations are most prone to work-family conflicts and the underlying reasons.

Differentiate between the susceptibility and impact of work-family conflicts on different gender demographics.

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Definitions:

Memory Consolidation

The process by which initial fragile short-term memories are transformed into stable, long-term memories.

Sleep Stages

The division of sleep into different phases or stages, including REM (rapid eye movement) and several stages of non-REM sleep, each characterized by specific brain waves and physiological states.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, increased brain activity, and vivid dreams, playing a crucial role in emotional and mental health.

Laboratory Sleep Study

A research study conducted in a controlled environment to monitor and evaluate sleep patterns, disorders, or the effects of treatments on sleep.