What Is One of the Major Findings of Research on Memory

question 38

Multiple Choice

What is one of the major findings of research on memory and retrospective reports?

• A) Parents report more negative memories than children do.
• B) Anxiety is associated with long-term memory impairments.
• C) Depressed people erroneously recall more negative events.
• D) Specific memories are more reliable than global memories.

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Definitions:

Avoidance Conditioning

A type of learning in which an individual learns a behavior to avoid an unpleasant stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept in which the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus increases the likelihood of a response occurring again in the future.

Positive Reinforcement

A strategy in behavior modification that involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a desirable stimulus is removed after a behavior, with the aim of decreasing that behavior.