Which Statement Best Summarizes the Results of Cross-Cultural Studies of Recall

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the results of cross-cultural studies of recall for orally transmitted information in African and American adolescents?

• A) American adolescents show better recall than African adolescents.
• B) Both African and American adolescents show equivalent recall, especially if they spontaneously organize and rehearse the information.
• C) African adolescents show better recall than American adolescents.
• D) African adolescents show decreased recall for the actions in the story, whereas American adolescents show decreased recall for character attributes.

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Definitions:

Inductive Perceptions

The cognitive process of making generalized conclusions or theories based on specific observations or experiences.

Subliminal Perception

The capacity to perceive and respond to stimuli that are presented below the threshold of awareness.

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints due to personal attitudes and beliefs.

Stroboscopic Perception

The visual phenomenon where continuous motion is represented by a series of short or instantaneous samples, as seen in motion pictures.