To Prevent Becoming Nervous and Going Blank on a Test

question 29

Multiple Choice

To prevent becoming nervous and going blank on a test, Miguel continues to study beyond mere mastery of the material. Miguel is using which of the following to improve his memory for taking tests in college?

• A)overlearning
• B)massed practice
• C)maintenance rehearsal
• D)rote learning

Explain the role and importance of hair cells in the process of hearing.

Understand the concepts of difference threshold and absolute threshold in sensory perception.

Describe the process involved in touch sensation and perception.

Explain how humans can locate the origin of sounds and the mechanism behind this ability.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by patterns of thought, behavior, or emotions that are significantly distressing, dysfunctional, or deviant from cultural norms.

Loneliness

A complex and often painful emotional response to isolation or lack of companionship.

Attributional Reformulation

A psychological theory proposing that people reinterpret events to align with their personal beliefs and attitudes, often in a way that reduces cognitive dissonance.

Learned Helplessness Model

A theory that suggests when individuals perceive that they have no control over their environment, they may begin to behave passively and stop trying to change their situation.