The Experiment by Peterson and Peterson That Required Subjects to Count

question 329

Multiple Choice

The experiment by Peterson and Peterson that required subjects to count backwards by threes after hearing a number demonstrates the

• A)importance of rehearsal for short-term memory.
• B)role of the relevance of information to memory.
• C)superiority of short-term memory over long-term memory.
• D)importance of chunking in memory.

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Definitions:

DNA

DNA, a molecule responsible for carrying the genetic blueprints essential for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of every known living being.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information, with humans typically having 23 pairs.

Lateralization

The propensity of particular cognitive functions or neural activities to be more pronounced in one hemisphere of the brain than in its counterpart.

Neurogenesis

The process by which new neurons are formed in the brain, contributing to brain development and plasticity.