In What Century Was the Simplest Test for Examining Differences

question 12

Multiple Choice

In what century was the simplest test for examining differences between two groups first advanced?

• A)17th century
• B)18th century
• C)19th century
• D)20th century

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Definitions:

Encoding Variability

A principle that suggests variations in the context of learning can enhance the memory of the information learned.

Spacing Effect

A phenomenon in which recall of material that is presented repeatedly is superior when the presentations are some time apart rather than immediately following one another.

Context Effects

The influence of environmental factors on one's perception, cognition, or behavior.

Explicit Memory

Memory that involves conscious recollection of previous experiences, facts, or information, such as remembering names or historical dates.