Adaptation Level Is Reached When

question 108

Multiple Choice

Adaptation level is reached when:

• A) competence exceeds an environmental press.
• B) environmental press exceeds competence.
• C) the environmental press makes no demands on competence, but competence still exists.
• D) the environmental press is at the average state for a given level of competence.

Understand the role of semantic encoding in memory and its effectiveness compared to other encoding methods.

Appreciate the significance of dual-coding theory and its implications for memory enhancement.

Recognize the impact of attention and divided attention on task performance and memory.

Understand self-referent encoding and its effectiveness in memory recall.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance, remaining constant regardless of business activity levels.

Self-actualization Needs

According to Maslow's hierarchy, the highest level of psychological development where an individual reaches their full potential.

Psychological Development

The growth and change in an individual's cognitive, emotional, and social capabilities and behaviors throughout their life.

Esteem Needs

A concept in Maslow's hierarchy referring to the human desire for respect, self-esteem, and recognition from others.