The Testing Effect Refers to the Enhanced Memory Resulting from

question 96

Multiple Choice

The testing effect refers to the enhanced memory resulting from

• A) retrieving information from memory.
• B) the automatic processing of information.
• C) combining information into larger chunks.
• D) rereading previously studied information.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and bringing the body to a state of rest by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Resistance Stage

The second phase of the general adaptation syndrome, marking the body's prolonged effort to adapt to a stressor.

Endocrine Glands

Glands of the endocrine system that release hormones directly into the bloodstream, influencing various bodily functions and processes.