The Fact That Semantic Illusions Occur (E

question 42

Multiple Choice

The fact that semantic illusions occur (e.g., the Moses Illusion) tells us what about memory?

• A) People often just make a partial assessment of memory.
• B) Memory retrieval can be misguided so that the wrong thing is remembered.
• C) People know less than they think they know.
• D) Semantic memory involves overlapping pieces of information.

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Definitions:

Non-Representative Sampling

A sampling method where the participants selected for a study do not accurately reflect the larger population being studied, leading to potential bias in results.

Double-Blind Procedure

A study or experiment design in which both the participants and the experimenters do not know who is receiving a particular treatment, to prevent bias.

Placebo Control Procedure

A method used in research where a group of participants receives a sham treatment, allowing for comparison with a group receiving the actual treatment to determine its effect.

Stereotaxic Procedure

A surgical technique that allows precise positioning of instruments or lesions within the brain using a three-dimensional coordinate system.