If a Study Is Too Narrow in Its Focus (E

question 9

True/False

If a study is too narrow in its focus (e.g., type of participants or demographics) there may be difficulty comparing the findings to the general population.

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Definitions:

Long-term Memory

The aspect of our memory system that is responsible for the storage of information over long periods of time, potentially lasting from minutes to a lifetime.

Bahrick

Refers to Harry P. Bahrick, a psychologist known for his research on memory, including long-term memory and retention.

Retention

The ability to maintain or keep information in the mind over a period of time.

Ebbinghaus

Ebbinghaus refers to Hermann Ebbinghaus, a psychologist known for his foundational work on memory and the forgetting curve.