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Chris just telephoned Roberta and listed eight items that they need for the afternoon picnic. Roberta didn't have a pencil, so she couldn't write them down. However, she remembers the last three items very well because of
 
  a. object permanence.
  b. long-term memory.
  c. an event-related potential.
  d. the recency effect.

Question 2

Based on the information in Chapter 1, how would you describe the approach of William James?
 
  a. He emphasized rigorous experimentation and carefully controlled research.
  b. He asked research participants to report their sensations and perceptions as objectively as possible.
  c. He emphasized the kinds of psychological experiences that people encounter in their everyday lives.
  d. He emphasized that we must look for the unconscious forces that underlie cognitive activities.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: d

Answer to Question 2

Ans: c



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