The Pyramid of Evidence

question 16

Multiple Choice

The pyramid of evidence:

• A) is topped by randomized controlled trials.
• B) is displayed with four to ten levels.
• C) does not include meta-analysis.
• D) excludes observational studies.

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Definitions:

Encoding

The initial process of transforming information into a form that can be stored in memory, an essential step in the creation of new memories.

Echoic Memory

A subtype of sensory memory that retains audio information for a brief period, usually up to several seconds after the original sound has ceased.

Iconic Memory

A type of visual sensory memory that holds an exact copy of the visual information it receives for a very short period of time.

Nonsense Syllables

Meaningless sets of letters used in psychological experiments to study memory and learning processes.