Memory for a Word Will Tend to Be Better If

question 35

Multiple Choice

Memory for a word will tend to be better if the word is used in a complex sentence (like "the bicycle was blue,with high handlebars and a racing seat") rather than a simple sentence (like "he rode the bicycle") .This probably occurs because the complex sentence

• A)causes more rehearsal.
• B)takes longer to process.
• C)creates more connections.
• D)is more interesting.

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process in which sensory receptors grow accustomed to constant, unchanging levels of stimuli over time.

Sensory Fatigue

A condition where there is a temporary decrease in the sensitivity of a sense after prolonged exposure to a stimulus.

Sensory Abilities

The capabilities related to the reception and processing of sensory information from the environment by the sensory organs.

Phantom Limb Phenomenon

The phantom limb phenomenon is the sensation that an amputated or missing limb is still attached to the body and is moving appropriately with other body parts.