A Small Lump of Tissue That Is Hard or Soft

question 15

Multiple Choice

A small lump of tissue that is hard or soft and usually more than 1/4-inch in diameter is a ____________.

• A) nodule
• B) neoplasm
• C) granuloma
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Encoding Specificity Principle

The theory that memory is improved when information available at encoding is also present at retrieval.

Sensory Store

A very short-term form of memory that allows individuals to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

Retrieval Cue

A trigger or stimulus that aids the recall of information from memory.

Long-Term Memory

The phase of memory responsible for the storage of information over extended periods, potentially as long as a lifetime.