When Individuals Are Instructed to Divide Their Attention Between a Memory

question 80

Multiple Choice

When individuals are instructed to divide their attention between a memory encoding task and other tasks, their performance on the encoding task generally shows ​

• A)a marked improvement.
• B)a small decline. ​
• C)a large decline. ​
• D)no significant change. ​

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Definitions:

Drive-reduction Theory

A theory of motivation proposing that the presence of a need creates a drive to eliminate or satisfy that need, thereby restoring balance or homeostasis.

Homeostasis

The process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Primary Drives

Basic, innate urges that motivate behavior necessary for survival, such as hunger, thirst, sleep, and avoidance of pain.

Secondary Drives

Learned drives that are derived from primary drives or arising from learned associations with satisfying basic needs.