Which of the Following Best Describes a Real-Life Example of the Delayed-Response

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a real-life example of the delayed-response task?

• A)After reading and studying on Sunday afternoon, you take a cognitive neuroscience exam on Monday morning.
• B)After looking up the phone number of a local pizza place, you walk across the room to the telephone and begin dialing it.
• C)After staring intently at a bright streetlamp, you notice that there is an afterimage of the light even when you move your eyes to another location.
• D)Every time you visit the doctor to receive a shot, she gives you a cherry lollipop. After several visits you find that the taste of cherry lollipops makes you anxious.

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Definitions:

Decreases Political Stability

A reduction in the ability of a governmental system to provide consistent governance and policy, often leading to uncertainty, unrest, or conflict.

Basic Needs

Fundamental requirements necessary for individuals to live a healthy and satisfactory life, such as food, water, shelter, education, and healthcare.

Investment Climate

The economic, financial, and socio-political environment influencing the willingness and ability of individuals and firms to invest in a particular country or region.

Semiperipheral Countries

Nations that are midway between the core and periphery in the world economic system, showing characteristics of both developed and developing countries.