The Term Autobiographical Memory Refers To

question 51

Multiple Choice

The term autobiographical memory refers to:

• A) theories on how language forms memory of early childhood events.
• B) the study of how children use pronouns to refer to memories of the past.
• C) the view that females have more detailed memory than males.
• D) the relationship of memory to language.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state in which an individual experiences discomfort or conflict due to holding contradictory beliefs, attitudes, or values at the same time.

Social Judgment

The process by which individuals evaluate and form opinions about other people and social situations.

Rejection-Then-Retreat

A persuasion technique where a larger request is made knowing it will be rejected in order to increase the likelihood that a smaller subsequent request will be accepted.

Consensus/Social Proof

A psychological phenomenon where people assume the actions of others in an attempt to reflect correct behavior in a given situation.