Because Ideas in LTM Are Stored in Terms of Meaning

question 49

Multiple Choice

Because ideas in LTM are stored in terms of meaning, a practical way to improve memory is to

• A) cut down on alcohol intake on study days.
• B) use only maintenance rehearsal when studying.
• C) study in a noisy and crowded environment.
• D) wait until the last moment to learn new material.
• E) make the material meaningful when it is in working memory.

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Definitions:

Deception

The act of misleading or providing false information to others in order to gain an advantage or hide the truth.

Experimental Research

A research methodology that assesses cause-and-effect relationships by manipulating one or more variables while holding others constant to study their effects on certain outcomes.

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results over multiple trials.

Validity

The extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and likely corresponds accurately to the real world.