When Asked to Remember a List

question 61

Multiple Choice

When asked to remember a list,

• A) the labeling of the task and the gender of the learner influenced learning.
• B) girls' memory was better than boys' memory, but men's memory was better than women's.
• C) men's memory performance was faster but not better than women's performance.
• D) no gender differences appeared.

Grasp the basics and applications of signal-detection theory in perceiving external stimuli.

Comprehend the role of light waves in the perception of color and brightness.

Explore the physiological structures of the human eye and their functions in vision.

Understand subliminal perception and its effects on human behavior.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the process by which a previously learned response diminishes or disappears following discontinuation of reinforcement.

Puzzle Box

An experimental device used in animal learning experiments, especially in the study of operant conditioning and problem-solving.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle involving the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired response.

Positive Reinforcement

A behavior modification strategy that involves presenting a rewarding stimulus to increase the probability of a particular behavior.