Brandon Is Not Doing Well in His Psychology Class

question 135

Multiple Choice

Brandon is not doing well in his psychology class.Based on what you know about improving retention and learning,what advice would you give him?

• A) "No worries! You can cram the night before and do well on the exams."
• B) "There is no need to spend time reading the chapters;just memorize the terms and their definitions."
• C) "You will do better if you do all of the assignments on the day that they are due."
• D) "Test yourself on the material several times and rehearse the material you are studying."

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Definitions:

Hammer (Malleus)

A bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the eardrum to the other ossicles.

Stirrup (Stapes)

A small bone in the middle ear that is involved in transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Taste Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located on the tongue that enable the perception of taste, including sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Papillae

Small, nipple-like structures on the tongue where taste buds are located, responsible for the perception of taste.