Which of the Following Is the Main Reason That Hampers

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the main reason that hampers the use of rehearsal as a tool for retaining information over a long period of time?

• A)It involves the unconscious repetition of information.
• B)It can only be used to store verbal information for half a minute or less.
• C)It always results in distortion of memories.
• D)It involves mechanically repeating information, without imparting meaning to it.

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Definitions:

Vested Interests

The specific benefits or stakes individuals or groups have in a particular outcome, often motivating their actions or opinions.

Stereotyping

Oversimplified generalizations about groups of people that may or may not reflect reality, often resulting in prejudiced attitudes or discriminatory actions.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon involving discomfort experienced by an individual when holding contradictory beliefs or values.

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, often resulting from diffusion of responsibility.