According to Research on Memory for Interrelated Sentences

question 48

Multiple Choice

According to research on memory for interrelated sentences,

• A) people recall hearing many sentences that were never actually presented.
• B) people's verbatim memory is generally close to perfect.
• C) people often believe that they have heard a sentence before, even if the meaning of that sentence is very different from the original.
• D) several minutes after the material has been presented, people usually cannot remember the general meaning of that material.

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Definitions:

Experimental Method

A research approach where variables are manipulated to determine their effect on other variables within a controlled environment.

Naturalistic Observation Method

The naturalistic observation method involves observing subjects in their natural environment without intervention, to study behaviors and interactions as they unfold naturally.

Correlational Method

A research strategy that investigates the relationship between two or more variables to determine whether they occur together or not in a predictable pattern.

Social Desirability Bias

The inclination of individuals to respond to inquiries in a way that they believe others will approve of.