Which of the Following Statements About Semantic and Episodic Memories

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about semantic and episodic memories is true?

• A)Semantic memories can result from a single,personal experience.
• B)Episodic memories provide us with an objective understanding of the world.
• C)Semantic memory contains specific information about events,objects,and people.
• D)Episodic memory is organized as a timeline.

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Definitions:

Contrast Effect

A cognitive bias where the evaluation of something is influenced by comparisons with recently encountered alternatives.

Calibration

The process of adjusting and setting the accuracy of a measuring instrument to ensure it meets standard specifications.

Gene-Environment Interaction

The complex interplay between genetic makeup and environmental factors and how they influence individual traits and behaviors.

Epigenetics

The study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself.