After Auditioning for a Play, Carlos Hears Henrietta Say, "Carlos

question 73

Multiple Choice

After auditioning for a play, Carlos hears Henrietta say, "Carlos was the worst actor at the auditions! I can't believe that he got the lead!" Carlos thinks, "I know I am a fine actor. Henrietta is just upset right now because she did not get a part in the play." Carlos is using _____ thought.

• A) subjective
• B) objective
• C) subjective and objective
• D) hypothetical

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Definitions:

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information presented at the beginning of a list better than information at the middle or end.

Memory Span

The number of items, typically words or numbers, that an individual can retain and recall in correct order in short-term memory.

Long-term Memory

The phase of the memory process that is capable of storing information for extended periods, often throughout one's life.

Short-term Memory

The segment of memory responsible for temporarily holding a small amount of information in an accessible state for a brief period.