Regarding How Eating and Sleeping Affect One's Memory, Which of the Following

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Multiple Choice

Regarding how eating and sleeping affect one's memory, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)It is better to study before eating rather than after eating.
• B)Drinking coffee tends to hurt test performance.
• C)Eating before a test tends to lower one's performance on memory tests.
• D)Sleeping after studying increases interference and lowers one's retention of information.

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Definitions:

Minimum Transduction

The least amount of energy needed for a sensory system to detect a stimulus.

The Pupil

The opening in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light enters to reach the retina.

Aperture

In optics, the opening through which light travels in devices such as cameras and microscopes, controlling the amount of light that enters.

The Sclera

The white part of the eye, a tough, fibrous tissue that covers most of the eyeball's exterior, providing structure and protection.