In a Memory Span Task, Participants Are Given Two Lists

question 125

Multiple Choice

In a memory span task, participants are given two lists of items to recall. Items on List A are three-letter acronyms, such as USA and ABC, and items on List B are three unrelated letters, such as BQD and YHP. It is likely that participants will recall more letters from _____, which can be BEST explained by the use of _____.

• A) List A; priming
• B) List A; chunking
• C) List B; priming
• D) List B; chunking

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Definitions:

Folic Acid

A vitamin of the B complex (B9) that is essential in cells for DNA synthesis and repair, often recommended for intake during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.

Diethylstilbestrol

A synthetic estrogen once prescribed to prevent miscarriages and other pregnancy complications, now known for its health risks.

Teratogens

Agents that can cause congenital malformations or defects in an embryo or fetus when exposed to a pregnant woman.

Blastocyst

A stage of early development in mammals that consists of a spherical cell mass formed by a blastula undergoing implantation.