Compared to a Nonpoor Individual, a Poor Individual Is More

question 97

Multiple Choice

Compared to a nonpoor individual, a poor individual is more likely to be

• A)female.
• B)black.
• C)a child.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Selective Attention

The ability to direct mental resources to relevant information in order to process that information further, while also ignoring irrelevant information.

Information Processing

A psychological theory that describes the process through which humans encode, store, and retrieve information.

Explicit Memory

The type of memory that involves conscious recollection of previous experiences and information.

Elaborative Rehearsal

A method of memory consolidation that involves associating new information with already known information.