Before They Take a Test, Nick and Gavin Are Told

question 146

Multiple Choice

Before they take a test, Nick and Gavin are told by their instructor, "You are not allowed to use your books or notes, and looking at another person's exam is prohibited." When Gus asks what the instructor said, Shawn answers, "He told us not to cheat." Shawn's memory of what the instructor said has been encoded

• A)acoustically.
• B)procedurally.
• C)semantically.
• D)visually.

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Definitions:

Lawrence Kohlberg

A psychologist known for his theory of moral development, which outlines how ethical reasoning and morality evolve throughout different stages of human life.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals acquire and understand knowledge, form concepts, solve problems, and gain insights.

Conventional Level

Kohlberg’s second level of moral development, in which right and wrong are based on the internalized standards of others; “right” is whatever helps or is approved of by others, or whatever is consistent with the laws of society.

Maintaining Social

The act of preserving social relationships and networks through communication and activities that foster connections.