Which Is the Best Description of a Typical Short-Term Memory

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which is the best description of a typical short-term memory?

• A) Fairly brief duration (seconds) and small capacity (seven or so items)
• B) Fairly long duration (minutes) and small capacity (seven or so items)
• C) Fairly brief duration (seconds) and large capacity (seventy or so items)
• D) Fairly long duration (minutes) and large capacity (seventy or so items)

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

A psychological principle suggesting that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, while those with negative outcomes are not.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a pause, without the need for further conditioning.

Rational Appeal

A persuasive technique that uses logical arguments and factual evidence to convince the audience.

Emotional Appeal

Emotional appeal is a persuasive technique that attempts to provoke an emotional response in the audience to influence their attitudes, beliefs, or behavior.