At a Block Party, Cyndi Is Introduced to Eight New

question 31

Multiple Choice

At a block party, Cyndi is introduced to eight new neighbors. Moments later, she remembers only the names of the first three and last two neighbors. Her experience illustrates

• A) source amnesia.
• B) the misinformation effect.
• C) implicit memory.
• D) the serial position effect.

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Definitions:

Puberty Rites

Traditional ceremonies that mark the transition from childhood to adulthood.

Sexual Maturity

The stage in an organism's life cycle when it becomes capable of reproductive activity.

Secular Trend

Trend that can be seen only by observing several generations, such as the trend toward earlier attainment of adult height and sexual maturity, which began a century ago in some countries.

Primary Sex Characteristics

Organs directly related to reproduction, which enlarge and mature during adolescence.