A Computer Program That Is Specifically Designed to Execute Specific

question 47

Multiple Choice

A computer program that is specifically designed to execute specific sets of tasks such as word processing is known as:

• A)an operating system.
• B)an application program.
• C)artificial intelligence.
• D)an expert system.

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon where previously learned information interferes with the recall of newly learned information.

Nonsense Syllables

Sequences of letters without meaning, used in memory and learning experiments to study the mental processes involved in remembering.

Ebbinghaus

Hermann Ebbinghaus, a psychologist known for his pioneering studies on memory and the forgetting curve, illustrating how memory retention diminishes over time.

Cued Recall Task

A memory task where a participant is given prompts or cues to aid the retrieval of a specific piece of information from memory.