AP Psych Unit 2 2.2-2.7 Review

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Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates context-dependent memory? Carol performs better in her recital when she practices in short sessions, several times a day. Edgar solves his jigsaw puzzles faster when he completes the edges first. Rosemarie shoots more accurately at her archery competition when other people are around. Jeannette does better on her exam when she takes it in the same room where she studies.

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Jeannette does better on her exam when she takes it in the same room where she studies.

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According to the spacing effect, which study method would work best? Options: explaining physics to someone that hasn't taken the class, learning physics by rereading your notebook, studying physics everyday for 1 hour a day in the week leading to the test, studying physics for an hour before a test

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studying physics everyday for 1 hour a day in the week leading to the test

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A basic assumption underlying short-term memory is that it is

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limited in capacity

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A prototype is best defined as

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the hypothetical "most typical" instance of a category

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David is looking for a new restaurant to eat at while traveling in a new city. He notices a small, cozy-looking café with a vintage decor and decides to go in because it looks just like the charming cafés he enjoys back home. Which method of problem solving did David most likely use in this situation? (A) An algorithm (B) The availability heuristic (C) The representativeness heuristic (D) Divergent thinking

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the representativeness heuristic

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The brain scans of people with amnesia are most likely to show damage to the

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hippocampus

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When trying to solve a problem, Bret uses a logical, step-by-step formula called

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an algorithm

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During a science lecture, Emma is preoccupied with thoughts about an upcoming dance recital she is anxious about. While the teacher discusses important concepts about ecosystems, Emma’s mind wanders, and she doesn’t really pay attention. The next day, when she is asked to summarize what was covered in class, she finds she cannot remember any details about the lecture. The recall problem is most likely due to:

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Encoding failure

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Cassidy can only remember the titles of the first few books her teacher told her to get from the library. Which concept would best explain Cassidy’s experience?

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The primacy effect

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What strategy is Lila using to enhance her memory by grouping vocabulary words into categories like animals, food, and emotions?

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Chunking