When Information in Long-Term Memory (LTM) Is Organized According to a Clustering

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Multiple Choice

When information in long-term memory (LTM) is organized according to a clustering principle, it means that ​

• A)items that occurred close together in time are grouped together in LTM.
• B)related items tend to be remembered in groups or categories. ​
• C)words that look alike are grouped together in LTM. ​
• D)people create a network of nodes in LTM, with links to related concepts. ​

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Definitions:

Vygotsky

A Soviet psychologist known for his work on psychological development in children, emphasizing the roles of cultural mediation and social interaction.

Cross-cultural

Relating to or involving comparison between two or more different cultures or cultural areas.

Categorization

The process of recognizing, identifying, and understanding by grouping, sorting, or classifying objects, ideas, or experiences based on common attributes.

Perceptual Characteristics

Traits or features that are detected and interpreted by the sensory systems, influencing perception of objects, events, or environments.