According to the Band Theory, a Band Is

question 44

Multiple Choice

According to the band theory, a band is

• A) an elastic force that holds electrons close to atoms in an insulator.
• B) the energy gap associated with semiconductors.
• C) a large number of molecular orbitals that are close together in energy.
• D) a large number of atoms in a crystal.

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Definitions:

Anterograde Amnesia

Lack of memory for events that occur after a brain injury. Contrast with retrograde amnesia.

Testing Effect

The experimental finding that taking tests on material actually improves the learning of it even when compared with simply repeatedly studying that material.

Roediger

Refers to Henry L. Roediger III, an influential cognitive psychologist known for his research on memory, particularly the testing effect and false memories.

Cue Overload

A principle of memory that states a retrieval cue will be most effective when it is highly distinctive and not related to any other target memories.