During New-Worker Orientation, You Wish to Make a Good Impression

question 142

Multiple Choice

During new-worker orientation, you wish to make a good impression by being able to recall everyone's name. Research on encoding would suggest that you are most likely to forget the name of

• A)the first few people who introduced themselves.
• B)the last few people who introduced themselves.
• C)the person immediately after you.
• D)the person immediately before you.

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Definitions:

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the brain involved in regulating hunger, satiety, and energy homeostasis.

Amygdala

The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped structure in the brain involved in processing emotions, especially fear and pleasure.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, leading to physiological changes such as increased heart rate, sweating, and heightened alertness.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, usually measured in the arteries and considered a vital indicator of cardiovascular health.