Per Levels-Of-Processing Theory, Which Question About the Word "Depressed" Would

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Multiple Choice

Per levels-of-processing theory, which question about the word "depressed" would BEST prepare you to correctly remember tomorrow that you had seen the word in this practice test today?

• A) How well does the word describe you?
• B) Does the word consist of ten letters?
• C) Is the word typed in capital letters?
• D) Does the word rhyme with obsessed?

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through when under stress, as proposed by Hans Selye.

Alarm Stage

The initial reaction of the body's stress response system, involving activation of the sympathetic nervous system to prepare to face or flee from a threat.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's responses under stress, triggering the fight-or-flight response.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conservation of energy and relaxation of the body, often referred to as the "rest and digest" system.