Assessment of Adaptive Behavior Requires That Both Physical Surroundings and __________

question 41

Multiple Choice

Assessment of adaptive behavior requires that both physical surroundings and __________ be taken into account.

• A) mental state
• B) cultural expectations
• C) intelligence
• D) respondent's gender

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Definitions:

Sensory Memory

The capacity to hold sensory information impressions briefly after the initial stimuli are gone, representing the most fleeting aspect of memory.

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon where old memories hinder the recall of newly acquired information.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which allows retention of impressions of sensory information after the original stimulus has ceased.

Chunking

A memory strategy that involves grouping or organizing bits of information into larger units, which are easier to remember.