Peter and Paul Are Both Listening to the Same Lecture

question 37

Multiple Choice

Peter and Paul are both listening to the same lecture. Peter is trying to learn the information being presented so that he can remember it later on. Paul is listening closely but not necessarily trying to remember it. From a levels-of-processing perspective, we would predict that:

• A) Peter is engaging in incidental learning, so will probably remember more.
• B) Paul is likely to process the information at a deeper level, so will probably remember more.
• C) Both boys will remember the same amount if they process the information in the same way.
• D) Both boys will remember the same amount if they are equally alert.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells of the nervous system responsible for transmitting electrical impulses throughout the body, facilitating communication between different parts of the body.

Striations

A series of ridges, furrows, or linear marks, frequently found on muscle tissue and certain geological formations.

Cardiac Muscle Tissue

Specialized muscle tissue found only in the heart that contracts to pump blood throughout the body.

One-Way ANOVA

A statistical test that compares the means of three or more independent groups to determine if there are any statistically significant differences among the groups.