The Term _______ Was Coined by Robert K

question 39

Multiple Choice

The term _______ was coined by Robert K. Merton in 1948.

• A) self-fulfilling prophecy
• B) illusory correlation
• C) regression toward the average
• D) the hindsight bias

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Definitions:

Retroactive Interference

The process by which newly learned information makes it harder to recall information that was learned earlier.

Massed Practice

A learning strategy that involves intensive, continuous sessions of practice or study with little to no rest between sessions.

Distributed Practice

A learning strategy that involves spreading study sessions out over time, which has been shown to improve retention of information compared to massed practice (cramming).

Three Hours

A period of time equivalent to 180 minutes.