Researchers Gave Participants Four Paragraphs Describing Childhood Events

question 9

Multiple Choice

Researchers gave participants four paragraphs describing childhood events. Three of the stories were true (provided by the participants' parents) and the fourth was false, but plausible (being lost on a family outing) . When asked to provide further details,

• A) most of the participants said all four events were untrue.
• B) most of the participants said all four events were true.
• C) all of the participants recognized the suggested (false) event as being untrue.
• D) some of the participants remembered the suggested (false) event in some detail.

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Definitions:

Pharynx

The body cavity that connects the digestive and respiratory pathways, playing a key role in swallowing and breathing.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory cells or organs specialized in detecting chemical stimuli in the environment, involved in taste and smell in animals.

Arterial Concentration

The concentration of gases, nutrients, or other substances within the arterial blood, critical for assessing the health and function of the circulatory system.

Medulla

An inner region or core in various organs or cells, often referring specifically to the innermost part of the kidney or the lower part of the brain stem.