Research Regarding the Effectiveness of Specific Components of Drug Prevention

question 157

Multiple Choice

Research regarding the effectiveness of specific components of drug prevention efforts has indicated that alternative-behavior programming is __________.

• A)a quite successful component
• B)highly overrated
• C)workable only for very young children
• D)effective and a common feature of practically all prevention programs

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Definitions:

Deep Processing

An approach to memorization that involves meaningful analysis of information, leading to better retention than surface-level processing.

Shallow Processing

A cognitive processing strategy that focuses on surface-level details rather than the deeper understanding of information.

Encoding

The process of converting information into a form that allows it to be stored in our memory.

Testing Effect

The enhanced memory performance and retention resulting from the act of retrieving information during a test, as opposed to simply re-reading or reviewing material.