In a Memory Experiment, Participants Heard the Sentence "They Turned

question 77

Multiple Choice

In a memory experiment, participants heard the sentence "They turned in their papers late, so they didn't get full credit." Two minutes later, the participants were asked whether they heard the sentence above or "Their papers were turned in late, so they didn't get full credit." Many participants incorrectly reported that they heard the second version. This is because __________ memory primarily uses __________ encoding.

• A)short-term; semantic
• B)short-term; acoustic
• C)long-term; semantic
• D)long-term; acoustic

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Definitions:

Situational Factors

External conditions or circumstances that can affect an individual's behavior or choices at a given moment.

Aptitudes

Natural abilities or talents that individuals possess, which can influence their ease of learning or proficiency in particular tasks or areas.

Self-Verification

The theory that people have a need to seek confirmation of their self-concept, whether positive or negative, from others in their social environment.

Self-Concept

An individual's perception of themselves, which includes beliefs, feelings, and knowledge about personal attributes.