You Are Absorbed in Reading Your Psychology Text When the Phone

question 54

Multiple Choice

You are absorbed in reading your psychology text when the phone rings. After talking on the phone, you can't remember the last thing you read. This information was lost from _____ memory, because the phone conversation distracted you from _____ the information.

• A)sensory; perceiving
• B)short-term; rehearsing
• C)long-term; rehearsing
• D)long-term; retrieving

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Definitions:

Written Contracts

Agreements between therapist and client, often outlining goals, responsibilities, and expectations to guide the therapeutic process.

Goal Forms

The various shapes and structures that individuals' objectives and aspirations may take, influenced by personal values and societal norms.

Motivation

The internal drive or desire that propels an individual to take actions towards goals.

Faulty Cognitions

Faulty Cognitions are distorted or irrational thoughts that can lead to erroneous beliefs and negative behavior patterns.