Psychologists Explain That Humans' Better Recall of Information That Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

Psychologists explain that humans' better recall of information that is presented visually compared to information presented verbally is due to the fact that the information is stored both visually and verbally. Because it is stored using this dual-coding process, it is easier to retrieve from memory. This formal logical explanation of this phenomenon is an example of a(n) _____.

• A) theory
• B) construct
• C) operationalization
• D) abstraction

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Definitions:

Science

A systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.

Unconscious Conflicts

Internal struggles often stemming from childhood that manifest in the unconscious mind, influencing behavior and emotions.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud that seeks to explore unconscious motivations and conflicts as they manifest in behavior.

Sociocultural Psychologists

Psychologists who study how social and cultural influences affect mental processes and behavior.