When Asked to Recall the Date of Sidney Crosby's Olympic

question 46

Multiple Choice

When asked to recall the date of Sidney Crosby's Olympic medal-winning goal,Peter draws a blank; however,when asked whether it was January 28,2010,February 28,2010,or March 28,2010,he correctly answers with the second choice.This example most clearly demonstrates the value of:

• A)state-dependent memory.
• B)retrieval cues.
• C)encoding specificity.
• D)mnemonic devices.

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Definitions:

Task Performance

An individual's effectiveness in executing the duties and responsibilities that directly support the core functions of their job.

Management by Objectives

A management model that involves setting specific, measurable objectives that are agreed upon by both management and employees.

Goal-setting System

A structured approach to identifying and planning how to achieve personal or organizational objectives.

Operant Conditioning

An educational method where the intensity of an action is altered through either rewards or penalties.