In the Cue-Word Technique, an Ordinary Word Is Provided to Participants

question 9

Multiple Choice

In the cue-word technique, an ordinary word is provided to participants and they are asked to provide the first memory-from any point in their life-which the word elicits.In general, when older adults are tested,

• A)older adults remember few events from the very recent past.
• B)older adults show a reminiscence bump; that is, they recall events from late childhood early adulthood better than events from before or after.
• C)older adults show a reminiscence bump; that is, they show better memory for earliest childhood than do younger adults.
• D)older adults do not show reminiscence effects.

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Definitions:

Brain's Release

The process of neurotransmitters being released by neurons in the brain to communicate with each other, influencing mood and behavior.

Endorphins

Natural pain-relieving chemicals produced by the brain in response to stress or discomfort.

Nociceptors

Sensory receptors found throughout the body that respond to potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the spinal cord and brain, perceived as pain.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by generating electrical signals.