You Are Supposed to Memorize a List of 20 Words

question 214

Multiple Choice

You are supposed to memorize a list of 20 words. To improve your memory, you group them into a group of 10 birds, 5 mammals, and 5 fish. You have improved your memory by

• A) making use of context-dependent memory.
• B) making use of the serial-order effect.
• C) increasing your depth of processing of individual items on the list.
• D) increasing your processing of the organization of the list.

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Definitions:

Accentuation Effect

A cognitive bias that emphasizes the differences between categories or groups of people more than they actually exist.

Categorisation

The process of grouping items or information based on shared characteristics or qualities.

White-coat Syndrome

A phenomenon where a patient's blood pressure is higher when taken in a medical setting due to anxiety or nervousness around healthcare professionals.

Patient Reaction

The response or behavior a patient exhibits in reaction to medical treatment, medication, or healthcare environment.