The Tendency to Repeat the Same Behaviors Over and Over

question 62

Multiple Choice

The tendency to repeat the same behaviors over and over again is called

• A)perseverance.
• B)redundancy.
• C)perseveration.
• D)repetition.

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Definitions:

Forgetting Curves

A graphical representation of how information is lost over time when there is no attempt to retain it.

Long-Term Memory

A type of memory capable of storing large amounts of information for potentially unlimited duration.

Short-Term Memory

A component of human memory system that is capable of holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Encoding Specificity

The principle that recall is most effective when the cues present at the time of learning are also present at the time of retrieval.