Scuba Divers Who Heard a Word List While Underwater or Sitting

question 60

Multiple Choice

Scuba divers who heard a word list while underwater or sitting on the beach later recalled more of the words if their recall was tested in the same place.This best illustrates

• A) the encoding specificity principle.
• B) the serial position effect.
• C) memory consolidation.
• D) flashbulb memory.

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Definitions:

Social Comparison

Social Comparison is the process by which individuals evaluate their own abilities, qualities, and situations against those of others to form judgments about themselves.

Job Characteristics Model

A theory that proposes that the nature of an individual’s job or the characteristics of the work can influence their motivation, satisfaction, and performance.

Kelly's Covariation Model

A theory that explains how people attribute causes to events based on the consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus of the information available.

Internal Factors

Elements within an individual or organization that influence behavior, decisions, and outcomes, such as personal skills or organizational culture.