The Famous Faces Test, Current Events Questions, and Personal History

question 43

Multiple Choice

The famous faces test, current events questions, and personal history questions are frequently used to assess __________.

• A) anterograde amnesia
• B) psychogenic amnesia
• C) retrograde amnesia
• D) neurogenic amnesia

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Definitions:

Goof-off Phenomenon

The tendency to reduce effort and productivity in group settings due to the perceived diffusion of personal responsibility.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others compared to when alone, typically showing an improvement in performance on simple or well-rehearsed tasks.

Sadistic

Characterized by deriving pleasure through inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.

Social Roles

Socially defined behaviors considered appropriate for individuals occupying certain positions within a given group.