Earthquake S Waves Are

question 62

Multiple Choice

Earthquake S waves are

• A) transverse.
• B) sometimes longitudinal and sometimes transverse.
• C) longitudinal.
• D) neither longitudinal nor transverse.

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Definitions:

Categorization

The cognitive process of organizing objects, ideas, or experiences into groups based on shared characteristics or attributes.

Information Processing Approach

This concept refers to the way humans process information, drawing parallels between the mind's function and computer processes, emphasizing steps such as encoding, storing, and retrieving data.

Automatization

The process by which tasks and skills become automatic through repetition, requiring minimal conscious thought or effort.

Encoding-specificity Principle

A principle in psychology that suggests the ease of recall of a particular memory is dependent on the similarity of the present cues to the cues at the time of memory encoding.