Jennifer and Jeff Are Studying for Their Anatomy Exam

question 80

Multiple Choice

Jennifer and Jeff are studying for their anatomy exam. Jeff is learning the cranial nerves by repeating them over and over. Jennifer is using a mnemonic device to remember them in the proper order. While Jeff is repeating "I. Olfactory II. Optic III. Oculomotor IV. Trochlear V. Trigeminal VI. Abducens VII. Facial VIII. Auditory (Vestibulocochlear) IX. Glossopharyngeal X. Vagus XI. Spinal Accessory XII. Hypoglossal," Jennifer is saying "Onward Old Orcs Toward The Argonath For A Great Villain, Slay Hobbits," because she knows that will help her by using the first letter of each word to keep the nerves in the right order. If the levels-of-processing theory is correct,

• A)Jeff and Jennifer will do equally well on the exam.
• B)Jennifer will recall the cranial nerves in their proper order better than Jeff because she is using a mnemonic device.
• C)Jeff will recall the cranial nerves in their proper order better than Jennifer because his approach was more straightforward.
• D)Who does better has more to do with personality differences than with study techniques.
• E)Jeff will recall the cranial nerves in their proper order better than Jennifer because his approach required less effort.

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Definitions:

Recency Effect

A cognitive bias that inclines individuals to remember and give greater importance to the most recent information or experiences.

Memory Trace

A theoretical concept suggesting that memories are stored in the brain as physical or chemical changes.

Brain Structure

The physical form and organization of different parts of the brain, including lobes, hemispheres, and neural networks.

Lasting Physical Change

Lasting physical change denotes a permanent alteration in the physical state or appearance of an object or organism.