On a TV Game Show, You Are Asked Which Way

question 321

Multiple Choice

On a TV game show, you are asked which way Lincoln's head faces on a penny. You are unable to answer correctly, and you lose a large prize. Your memory failure is most likely a result of

• A)the serial position effect.
• B)repression.
• C)encoding failure.
• D)priming.

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Definitions:

Allocentrics

Allocentrics are individuals characterized by their preference for varied experiences and concern for others, contrasting with those who are more self-centered or egocentric.

Freudian Concept

Pertains to theories developed by Sigmund Freud, which often explore unconscious minds, desires, and psychological development.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as a moral center, encompassing societal norms and values.

Freudian System

A psychoanalytic theory developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes the role of unconscious processes in shaping personality, behaviors, and thoughts, including the id, ego, and superego.