Which of the Following Techniques Is More Likely to Produce

question 202

Multiple Choice

Which of the following techniques is more likely to produce better long-term recall of information?

• A) massed practice
• B) distributed practice
• C) hierarchical organization
• D) mnemonics

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Definitions:

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50 percent of the time, also known as the just noticeable difference.

Stimulus

Anything in the environment that is detectable by an organism and can elicit a physical or behavioral response.

Receptor Cells

Receptor cells are specialized cells found in the senses (like those for taste, smell, and sight) that respond to specific stimuli by triggering an electrical signal.

Sense Organs

Specialized structures that detect external stimuli, allowing organisms to perceive the world around them.