Participants Are Shown a Series of Complex Shapes (That Are

question 26

Multiple Choice

Participants are shown a series of complex shapes (that are not easily named) and asked to draw them from memory after they have been taken away. Which of the following statements about this is TRUE?

• A) On average, participants can correctly draw ten of the shapes from memory.
• B) Participants can use the process of subvocalization to help them remember the shapes.
• C) Concurrent articulation decreases performance dramatically.
• D) Saying "tah, tah, tah" out loud while doing this task should not affect performance.

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Definitions:

Friendly Gesture

An action or sign showing friendliness or goodwill towards others.

Reality

The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to how they may appear or may be imagined.

Motion

The act or process of changing position or place.

Repetition

The action of repeating something, such as a process, task, or message, often used in learning or advertising to reinforce memory or effectiveness.