The Sequence of Events That Cause a Muscle to Contract

question 13

Multiple Choice

The sequence of events that cause a muscle to contract can be summed up in the correct order as

• A)detach,extend,contract,attach.
• B)pull,contract,detach,recoil.
• C)detach,pull,extend,contract.
• D)detach,extend,attach,pull.

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Definitions:

Elaborative Rehearsal

A technique for memory enhancement which involves deeply processing the item to be remembered by linking it to existing knowledge.

Levels of Processing Model

A theory that suggests memory retention is directly related to the depth of mental processing, with deeper levels of analysis leading to more meaningful connections and better recall.

Elaborative Rehearsal

A memory technique that involves thinking about the meaning of the term to be remembered, as opposed to simply repeating the term to oneself.

Maintenance Rehearsal

A cognitive strategy for keeping information active in short-term memory by repetitively verbalizing or thinking about the information.