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strangeaffliction

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Which of the following statements is true about cognition, in connection with the themes of this textbook?
 
  a. Most cognitive processes can be studied in isolation, without reference to other processes.
  b. Although some cognitive processes are active, most are passive.
  c. Most cognitive theories propose that humans actively examine the world for information.
  d. Cognitive processes handle neutral information better than positive information.

Question 2

One component of your general knowledge focuses on semantic memory. Which of the following would be an example of semantic memory?
 
  a. your ability to create a mental image
  b. your ability to add several three-digit numbers together
  c. a strategy you use to memorize important material for a test
  d. your knowledge that the word bear is similar to the word lion


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Liddy

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

Ans: c

Answer to Question 2

Ans: d


strangeaffliction

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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