During Lecture Each Day, a Psychology Professor May Explain Four

question 86

Multiple Choice

During lecture each day, a psychology professor may explain four main points he or she wishes the class to retain. However, most students do not think about the material again until the following class period two days later. The forgetting that occurs between classes is most likely the result of

• A)bias.
• B)decay.
• C)interference.
• D)suggestibility.

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Definitions:

Alkaline Soils

Soils with a pH level higher than 7, often rich in sodium, calcium, and magnesium, and found in arid and semi-arid regions.

Deciduous Forests

Forests characterized by trees that lose their leaves seasonally.

Soil Moisture

The amount of water contained within soil particles, crucial for plant growth and the hydrologic cycle.

Tropical Regions

Geographic areas located near the equator, characterized by warm temperatures and significant rainfall throughout the year.