To Retain a Newly Introduced Nonsense Syllable in Our Working

question 12

Multiple Choice

To retain a newly introduced nonsense syllable in our working memory,it is most clearly necessary to engage in

• A) chunking.
• B) shallow processing.
• C) rehearsal.
• D) automatic processing.

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut used in decision-making that involves judging the likelihood of an event based on how closely it matches a prototype or stereotype.

Belief Perseverance

The phenomenon where individuals stick to their initial beliefs even when confronted with contrasting evidence.

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that involves judging the likelihood of an event based on how closely it resembles a typical case.

Confirmation Bias

The bias towards finding, deciphering, choosing, and memorizing details that supports one's initial beliefs or assumptions.