With What Three Types of Material Remains Do Archaeologists Work

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Essay

With what three types of material remains do archaeologists work?

Describe the implications of mood on evaluating and remembering information.

Discuss the rational decision-making model and how it can be violated or adhered to.

Understand the role of emotion and mood in promoting certain types of decision-making strategies.

Comprehend the mechanisms and approaches to prevent escalation of commitment to failing projects.

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Definitions:

Implicit Memory

A type of memory that enables the use of objects or skills without conscious or intentional recollection of learning them.

Explicit Memory

A type of long-term memory involving conscious recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts.

Implicit Memory

A type of memory that enables us to perform tasks without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.

Classical Conditioning

An educational mechanism where two stimuli are repeatedly linked together; eventually, a response originally provoked by the second stimulus is induced by only the first stimulus.