Shared Environmental Influences (E

question 136

Multiple Choice

Shared environmental influences (e.g., home) especially affect ____ attributes of temperament.

• A)negatively toned/unpleasant
• B)neutral
• C)positively toned/pleasant
• D)internal working model

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Definitions:

John Watson

An American psychologist who is considered one of the founders of behaviorism, emphasizing the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior.

Pseudoforgetting

This term refers to the phenomenon where information was never actually learned or encoded into memory, giving the illusion of having forgotten it.

Ineffective Encoding

The inadequate processing of information into the memory system, resulting in poor retention.

Decay of Storage

Refers to the theory that information in memory fades over time if it is not accessed or used.