People Read a List of Words Including PENDULUM

question 132

Multiple Choice

People read a list of words including PENDULUM. Later they are shown something like __E__D__L__M and they try to fill in the missing letters. Most get the correct answer (which is PENDULUM) . What is unusual about this method of testing memory?

• A) People who can recite the list of words perfectly often fail to show any memory by this fill-in-the-blanks test.
• B) People frequently show signs of memory according to this test although they are not able to recall the words on the list.
• C) People actually show a stronger memory on this test the longer they wait after originally reading the list.
• D) People often fill in the blanks incorrectly and then insist that the incorrect words were actually on the original list.

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Definitions:

Adult Role Models

Individuals of maturity who exemplify behaviors, attitudes, or success patterns that are admired and possibly emulated by younger people.

Ethical Decision-Making

Conducting assessments and making decisions between options based on ethical guidelines.

Final Element

The ultimate or last part of a series, process, or action, completing or bringing it to a conclusion.

Moral Compass

An internalized set of values and principles that guide an individual's ethical behaviors and decision-making.