A Beginning Auto Mechanic Carefully Observes a Skilled Mechanic Perform

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Multiple Choice

A beginning auto mechanic carefully observes a skilled mechanic perform a complex tune-up on a foreign car for the first time. What is the most likely reason that this beginning auto mechanic will be unable to perform this tune-up completely on his own?

• A)He did not observe the skilled mechanic in enough detail and did not ask enough questions.
• B)He is not really motivated to become a mechanic.
• C)He is unable to remember all the steps, having observed the procedure only once.
• D)He is not coordinated enough to reproduce the procedure.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A brain structure deeply involved in memory formation, particularly converting short-term memory to long-term memory, and spatial navigation.

New Memories

The formation of new associative connections in the brain, allowing for the storage and recall of new experiences or information.

Nucleus Accumbens

A region in the brain involved in the reward circuit, associated with motivation, pleasure, and addiction.

Reward Center

Areas in the brain, such as the nucleus accumbens, which are involved in the reinforcement of behaviors by producing feelings of pleasure.