In His Studies of Memory, Ebbinghaus Wanted to Be Sure

question 519

Multiple Choice

In his studies of memory, Ebbinghaus wanted to be sure he would not be swayed by prior learning, so he used

• A)common everyday words.
• B)nonsense syllables.
• C)short, easily pronounced words.
• D)individual letters.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

The condition in which all acting influences are balanced or canceled by equal opposing forces, resulting in a stable system.

Endocrine System

The collection of glands that produce hormones to regulate processes such as growth, metabolism, and sexual function.

Metabolism

The sum of all chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, including anabolism and catabolism.

Hypothalamohypophysial

Pertaining to the relationship or connection between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland, crucial for hormonal regulation.