We Look Up a Number in the Phone Book,push the Book

question 64

Multiple Choice

We look up a number in the phone book,push the book away,and then begin to dial the number.Why do we discourage an interruption during this process?

• A)Information lasts only 15-25 seconds in short-term memory.
• B)Information lasts only 5-6 seconds in short-term memory.
• C)Information can only last a minute or so in short-term memory.
• D)Short-term memory can only hold one or two chunks of information.

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Definitions:

Two-Way Communication

is a form of communication where information flows in both directions, allowing for feedback and interaction between the parties involved.

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension describing the extent to which a society tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty, favoring clear rules and beliefs.

Cultural Dimensions

Frameworks or models that describe the effects of a society's culture on the values of its members, and how these values relate to behavior.

Social Norms

Shared standards of behavior considered acceptable by a group or society.