Declarative Memories That Rely on Arbitrary Symbols That Bear No

question 83

Multiple Choice

Declarative memories that rely on arbitrary symbols that bear no obvious relation to whatever is being represented.

• A) dual-traces
• B) mental imagery
• C) analogical representations
• D) symbolic representations

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory that suggests discomfort arises from holding two conflicting beliefs, leading individuals to change their attitudes or beliefs to reduce the dissonance.

Contemptuous

Showing a strong feeling of disdain or scorn for someone or something.

Asch Line-length Experiment

A psychological experiment by Solomon Asch that demonstrated the influence of group pressure on conformity, particularly in the assessment of line lengths.

Confederates

Individuals who are aware of the experiment's purpose and work with the researcher to simulate a social situation in order to manipulate the experimental setting, but are presented to participants as fellow participants.