According to the Authors,much of the Knowledge from Popular Psychology

question 3

Multiple Choice

According to the authors,much of the knowledge from popular psychology sources

• A)is consistent with the results of psychological research.
• B)is contradicted by what psychological research has demonstrated.
• C)is not able to be studied empirically.
• D)is of no or very little interest to psychologists.

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Definitions:

Iconic Memory

A type of visual sensory memory that holds a brief replica of visual scenes for a very short period of time.

Chunking

A strategy for improving memory by breaking down information into smaller, manageable units or chunks.

Working Memory

A combination of components, including short-term memory and attention, that allow individuals to hold information temporarily as they perform cognitive tasks; a kind of mental workbench on which the brain manipulates and assembles information to guide understanding, decision making, and problem solving.

Explicit Memory

The conscious recall of facts and experiences that one can consciously declare or "declare."