Marco Observed That Every Time the Temperature Rises Above 90

question 192

Multiple Choice

Marco observed that every time the temperature rises above 90 degrees, he forgets to take out the trash. Based on this observation he concluded that temperatures above 90 degrees result in temporary memory loss. In actuality, Marco

• A) committed the fallacy of logic.
• B) committed the ceteris paribus error.
• C) was confusing causality.
• D) showed good reasoning relating to the relationship between temperatures and memory.

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Definitions:

Episodic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences, including their contexts and associated emotions.

Implicit Memory

A type of memory that allows individuals to perform tasks without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.

Procedural Memory

The type of long-term memory responsible for knowing how to do things, also known as muscle memory.

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