A Coin Has Been Dropped Inadvertently into a Bucket Full

question 9

Multiple Choice

A coin has been dropped inadvertently into a bucket full of cleaning fluid (n=1.13) .The bottom of the bucket is 15cm beneath the top - how far beneath the surface does the washer therefore APPEAR to be?

• A) 17.0cm
• B) 13.3cm
• C) More information is needed
• D) 7.5cm

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Definitions:

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory that acts as a buffer for stimuli received through the senses; a type of storage that holds sensory information very briefly.

Semantically

Semantically refers to the relation of something to the meaning or interpretation of words, phrases, signs, or symbols, rather than their form.

Echoic Memory

A form of sensory memory that retains auditory information for a short period.

Shallow Processing

A cognitive processing approach that involves minimal thought, often focusing on physical or superficial attributes rather than deeper meanings.