A Student, Mentioned in the Text Book, Wondered Why He

question 167

Multiple Choice

A student, mentioned in the text book, wondered why he failed the first exam. After examining his textbook, the professor knew that this student stood little chance of success because he only used

• A) hierarchies.
• B) elaborative rehearsal techniques.
• C) chunking.
• D) maintenance rehearsal techniques.
• E) echoic representations.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Theory

A theory of psychology that emphasizes internal states, such as motivation, problem-solving, decision-making, and perception, in understanding behavior.

Observable Behaviors

Actions or reactions of an individual in various situations, which are visible and can be scientifically recorded or analyzed.

Cultural Influence

The impact that the shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices of a culture have on the attitudes and behaviors of its members.

Evolutionary Theory

A scientific explanation for the diversity of life, proposing that species change over time through processes like natural selection and mutation.