Paula Is a Materials Scientist

question 34

Multiple Choice

Paula is a materials scientist. She does research on the effects of environmental toxins on various materials samples. She carefully designs these studies and collects data in order to derive theory about how toxins affect these materials. Of the following, Paula's research could best be described as

• A) basic.
• B) correlational.
• C) ethnography.
• D) applied.

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Definitions:

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, the immediate, very brief recording of sensory information in the memory system.

Retrieval

The process of bringing to mind information that has been stored in memory.

Physiological Change

Alterations in the body's normal physiological state, which can occur in response to various stimuli or as part of normal processes.

Consolidation

The process by which memories become stable in the brain, often involving the strengthening of the neural network that represents the memory.