The Process by Which People Select,organize,and Interpret Stimuli into a Meaningful

question 156

Multiple Choice

The process by which people select,organize,and interpret stimuli into a meaningful and coherent picture is called:

• A) identification
• B) retention
• C) comprehension
• D) perception
• E) cognitive adaptation

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Definitions:

Forgetting Curve

A graphical representation of the decline in memory retention over time, showing how information is lost when there is no attempt to retain it.

Ebbinghaus

A psychologist known for his work on memory, specifically the discovery of the forgetting curve and the spacing effect.

Shereshevsky

Referring to Solomon Shereshevsky, a Russian journalist with a phenomenal memory, often studied in psychology for his extraordinary mnemonical capacities.

Ebbinghaus

Herman Ebbinghaus, a German psychologist known for his pioneering work on memory, especially the forgetting curve and the spacing effect.