If Distractors Are Very Similar to the Correct Item on a Multiple

question 67

Multiple Choice

If distractors are very similar to the correct item on a multiple choice test, _____ tend(s) to occur, while if the distractors are very dissimilar, _____ tend(s) to occur.

• A)poor recognition memory; false positives
• B)false positives; poor recognition memory
• C)the serial position effect; redintegration
• D)redintegration; the serial position effect

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Definitions:

Brain Structural Defects

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Repressed Conflict

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