Thalia Studied for Her Midterm and When Her Roommate Quizzed

question 161

Multiple Choice

Thalia studied for her midterm and when her roommate quizzed her, she gave correct answers to all sorts of questions. The day of the midterm, however, Thalia was unable to provide answers to questions that she had answered the night before. What can you conclude from this memory failure?

• A)Thalia stored the information appropriately, but her encoding was faulty.
• B)Thalia encoded and stored the wrong information.
• C)Thalia did not actually encode the information.
• D)Thalia encoded the information, and stored it, but was unable to retrieve it.

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Definitions:

External Locus Control

The belief that outside forces, beyond one's personal control, significantly influence one's life circumstances or destiny.

Absenteeism

The habitual non-presence of an employee at their job, which can be due to various reasons including illness, personal issues, or disengagement.

Kohlberg's Model

A theory proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg that outlines the stages of moral development in individuals.

Moral Development

The process through which individuals acquire and understand values, ethics, and principles that guide their behavior towards what is considered right or wrong.