Bransford and Johnson Examined the Effects of Context on Memory

question 70

Multiple Choice

Bransford and Johnson examined the effects of context on memory by asking subjects to read and recall idea units from a paragraph about a man courting a woman. They used a ___________ design.

• A) multilevel, independent groups
• B) multilevel, repeated measures
• C) multilevel, matched groups
• D) multilevel, nonequivalent groups

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The rate at which central banks lend to commercial banks or other financial institutions.

Government Securities

Financial instruments issued by the government to finance its expenditures, including bonds, bills, and notes, which are considered low-risk investments.

Required Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that a bank must hold in reserve and cannot lend out, set by the central bank to control the money supply.

Tax Cut

A reduction in the amount of taxes imposed by a government on individuals or businesses.