DrDeblanc Is Conducting an Experiment

question 326

Multiple Choice

Dr.Deblanc is conducting an experiment.Two groups of participants study a word list in a psychology laboratory.Some time later,one group attempts to recall the words in the same laboratory; the other group tries to recall the words in a very different environment,a nearby city park.Dr.Deblanc is probably investigating the influence on memory of ___.

• A) priming
• B) interference
• C) arousal
• D) retrieval cues

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Definitions:

Pulse Deficit

The difference between the heartbeats felt at the pulse and the beats heard with a stethoscope at the heart, indicating a discrepancy.

Systolic Blood Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood, typically the top number in a blood pressure reading.

Thoracic Surgery

Surgical procedures that are performed on organs and structures in the chest cavity, such as the heart, lungs, esophagus, and chest wall.

Pale

A term describing a lighter or less intense color, often used in the context of someone's complexion indicating ill health or emotional distress.