Which Behavior Is Considered a Basic Process by Information-Processing Theorists

question 160

Multiple Choice

Which behavior is considered a basic process by information-processing theorists?

• A) selective attention
• B) encoding
• C) rehearsal
• D) autobiographical memory

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Definitions:

Davis-Moore Thesis

A sociological proposition that argues social stratification has beneficial consequences for the operation of a society, suggesting that the most talented individuals are rewarded with the most important jobs and highest income.

Discrimination

Actions that deny or grant advantages to members of a particular group.

Market Forces

The economic factors affecting the price, demand, and availability of goods and services in a free market.

Classism

Prejudice or discrimination based on social class, often manifesting in unequal treatment or attitudes towards people from different economic or social backgrounds.