According to Your Textbook, Which of the Following Is One

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to your textbook, which of the following is one likely explanation for the self-reference effect?

• A) Self-reference instructions increase the likelihood of the item being stored in procedural memory.
• B) Self-reference instructions increase the capacity of working memory.
• C) When people think about whether words apply to themselves, they consider how their personal characteristics are interrelated.
• D) In reality, most people emphasize the physical characteristics of the stimulus, rather than using self-reference.

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Definitions:

Auditory Neurons

Specialized neurons that transmit sound information from the ear to the brain, allowing for hearing.

Loudness

The perception of how strong or intense a sound seems, which can be influenced by its amplitude and frequency.

Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the inner ear that are essential for hearing and balance, converting mechanical sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Bipolar Cells

Types of neurons found in the retina that act as intermediaries between photoreceptors (rods and cones) and ganglion cells, critical for visual processing.