Although Ron Typically Smokes Two Packs of Cigarettes a Day

question 57

Multiple Choice

Although Ron typically smokes two packs of cigarettes a day, he recalls smoking little more than a pack a day. This poor memory best illustrates

• A) the misinformation effect.
• B) motivated forgetting.
• C) the self-reference effect.
• D) the serial position effect.

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Definitions:

Conscientious

A personality trait characterized by being diligent, careful, and thorough, often displaying a strong sense of duty and responsibility.

Motivation

The psychological forces that determine the direction of a person's behavior in an organization, a person's level of effort, and a person's level of persistence.

Professional Life

Aspects of a person's life pertaining to their career or occupation, focusing on work-related achievements and activities.

Holland Type

relates to a theory of careers and vocational choice based upon personality types, each associated with different careers.