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skymedlock

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on: Jun 20, 2018
Recoding seems to be a useful strategy for improving short-term memory. Which of the following statements explains why we don't use it more often?
 
  a) It takes time and the recoding scheme must be well learned
 b) It doesn't work unless the material to be remembered is meaningful.
 c) It is too susceptible to decay to be useful.
 d) It is susceptible to proactive and retroactive interference.

Question 2

Imagine you are conducting a study in which you expose alcohol-dependent individuals, currently receiving treatment for their addiction, to an alcoholic beverage.
 
  Which of the following statements may be omitted from the informed consent and provided to the participant at the debriefing?
   a) We hypothesize that participants in the experimental condition will report a stronger craving for alcohol than those in the control condition
 b) You may withdraw your consent to participate in this study at any time without penalty.
 c) Your risk of participation may include the experience of cravings for alcohol.
 d) Your risk of participation may include physical cravings for alcohol and emotional distress.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A


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