In a Classic Experiment, a Psychologist Read a Short Passage

question 422

Multiple Choice

In a classic experiment, a psychologist read a short passage in Greek to his son every day when the boy was between 15 months and 3 years of age. At age 8, he was asked to recall the passage, to recognize the passage, and later to memorize the original quotations and others of equal difficulty. The results of the experiment showed that the boy was

• A)able to recall the passage at age eight.
• B)able to recognize the passage when presented with the original passage and other Greek passages.
• C)able to exhibit evidence of relearning by memorizing the original passage 25 percent faster than the other Greek passages.
• D)unable to do any of these three memory tasks.

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Definitions:

Express Authority

The power granted to an agent explicitly by the principal, typically through direct, clear instructions.

Principal's Express Statements

Direct and clear statements made by a principal (the person who has given authority to another, the agent, to act on their behalf) regarding their intentions, instructions, or policies.

Express Ratification

The explicit approval or confirmation of a previously unauthorized act or agreement.

Implied Ratification

Acceptance or approval of an act or agreement by behavior that suggests agreement, without express confirmation.