Jamie Is Alert When He Sees Max Prepare to Serve

question 117

Multiple Choice

Jamie is alert when he sees Max prepare to serve the volleyball over the net.Jamie knows that Max is a skilled server who can drop the ball where he wants,regardless of the speed and loft he puts behind the ball.Knowing this,we can expect Jamie's reaction time to position himself for a return will be slower,mostly due to what factor?

• A) expectancy
• B) stimulus-response compatibility
• C) complexity
• D) confirmation bias

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Definitions:

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the recall of general facts and concepts not linked to personal experience.

Procedural Memory

The type of long-term memory responsible for knowing how to perform different actions and skills, essentially knowledge of procedures rather than facts.

Episodic Memory

The type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences.

Script

A schema for an event, often containing information about physical features, people, and typical occurrences.