Roger Is Using Rehearsal to Remember a Telephone Number

question 149

Multiple Choice

Roger is using rehearsal to remember a telephone number. Each time he repeats the numbers, he is "reentering" the information into his short-term memory, thus adding _____ to the shelf life.

• A)15 to 20 seconds
• B)60 seconds
• C)20 to 30 minutes
• D)1 hour

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Definitions:

Repression

A defense mechanism whereby distressing thoughts, memories, or desires are kept out of conscious awareness.

Developmental Stage

A period in an individual's life characterized by specific milestones in physical, emotional, or cognitive development.

Fixation

In Freud’s theory, a failure to move forward from one stage to another as expected.

Regression

A reversion to immature patterns of behavior.