While Ellen Was Taking a Test, She Had Trouble Remembering

question 324

Multiple Choice

While Ellen was taking a test, she had trouble remembering a specific piece of information that she had studied. According to the Enhancing Well-Being with Psychology feature, Ellen might be able to jog the blocked memory by:

• A) taking one or two ginkgo biloba supplements.
• B) imagining the surroundings in which she learned the information.
• C) thinking about something else for five minutes then trying again.
• D) using massed practice.

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Definitions:

Improved Relaxation

A state of reduced stress and increased calmness, often achieved through techniques like meditation or deep-breathing exercises.

Increased Appetite

A heightened desire or need to eat more frequently or in larger quantities than usual, which can be triggered by various factors including stress, intense physical activity, or certain medical conditions.

Flexibility

The quality of bending easily without breaking, often referred to the ability of muscles and joints to stretch.

Muscle Groups

Collections of muscles in the body that work together to perform specific movements, such as the leg muscles involved in walking.