Joe Has an Important Spanish Exam Next Week

question 174

Multiple Choice

Joe has an important Spanish exam next week. Would it help him if he visualizes himself acing the exam? What about if he visualizes himself studying really hard for the exam?

• A)Neither of these things will help him.
• B)Both of these things will help him about equally.
• C)Both of these things will help him-but visualizing himself acing the exam (the true end goal)will help more than visualizing himself studying really hard.
• D)Both of these things will help him-but visualizing himself studying really hard (which will likely lead to him actually studying harder)will help more than visualizing himself acing the exam.

Understand the concept of interference in learning and memory processes.

Recognize the role of the amygdala in emotional memory formation.

Apply memory concepts to real-life phenomena and examples.

Understand the impact of specific brain damages on memory functions.

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Definitions:

Contract

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines obligations and rights of each party.

Cardiac Muscle Fibers

Specialized muscle cells in the heart characterized by their ability to contract rhythmically and continuously without fatigue to pump blood throughout the body.

Skeletal Muscle Fibers

Cellular components of skeletal muscles that contract to produce voluntary movements of the body.

Voluntary Control

The ability to consciously control movements of the body or parts of the body, such as limbs.