Cissy Looks Up a Number in the Phone Book, Pushes

question 127

Multiple Choice

Cissy looks up a number in the phone book, pushes the book away, and then dials the number. Why does she discourage any interruptions during this process?

• A)Information lasts only 20-30 seconds in short-term memory.
• B)Information lasts only 5-6 seconds in short-term memory.
• C)Information can only last a minute or so in short-term memory.
• D)Short-term memory can only hold one or two items.

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Definitions:

Type T Personality

Personality type characterized by thrill-seeking behaviors, tendency to take risks, and a desire for excitement.

Type A Personality

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-driven behavior, a sense of urgency, and an aggressive nature.

Optimistic Explanatory Style

The tendency to attribute positive events to personal, permanent causes, and negative events to external, temporary ones, expecting good outcomes.

Pessimistic Explanatory Style

A tendency to explain negative events as having personal, permanent, and pervasive causes.