Vocabulary Quiz: Words and Meanings
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What does it mean to be elusive?

  • Readily available
  • Easy to find
  • Directly accessible
  • Difficult to find (correct)

Which term best describes someone who is venerable?

  • Inexperienced
  • Respected (correct)
  • Youthful
  • Disrespectful

Aggregation refers to a group or mass of what?

  • Distinct or varied things (correct)
  • Random items
  • Useless objects
  • Identical things

What does it mean to be tentative?

<p>Hesitant or uncertain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Impassive individuals are known for their lack of what?

<p>Emotion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Obliquely refers to doing something in what manner?

<p>Indirectly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Profane behavior is characterized by being respectful of what?

<p>Orthodox religious practice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Elucidate means to do what with something?

<p>Illuminate or make clear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Antagonize means to do what to someone?

<p>Make hostile (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term ominous suggest?

<p>Threatening events may occur (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes someone who is contemptuously?

<p>The feeling with which a person regards something as worthless (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be acquiescence?

<p>The reluctant acceptance of something without protest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you best describe someone who is uncouth?

<p>Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if something is formidable?

<p>Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively capable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Futility refers to what characteristic?

<p>Pointlessness or uselessness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Altercation is best described as what?

<p>(Of a group) having a noisy argument or disagreement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Indignantly means what?

<p>(Of a person) feeling or showing anger or annoyance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Impassive individuals are known for their lack of what?

<p>(Of a person) not feeling or showing emotion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Elusive is best defined as what characteristic?

<p>(Of a group) difficult to find, catch, or achieve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tentative actions are characterized by what trait?

<p>(Of an action) done without confidence; hesitant; not certain or fixed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of memories in shaping our lives and experiences?

<p>Memories enable us to learn from past events and form connections with others. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of memory formation involving encoding, storage, and retrieval?

<p>Encoding, storage, and retrieval. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does encoding occur in the memory process?

<p>Encoding involves converting sensory input into electrical signals that the brain can process. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What plays a role in influencing the encoding process of memories?

<p>Attention and emotion can influence how memories are encoded. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does memory consolidation involve?

<p>Memory consolidation involves converting short-term memory to long-term memory structures over time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do neural connections strengthen during the memory process?

<p>Neural connections strengthen when certain information is repeatedly accessed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of synaptic plasticity in neuronal connections?

<p>Weakening connections based on frequency of stimulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory is responsible for remembering personal experiences and contexts?

<p>Episodic Memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Declarative memories encompass which of the following types of memories?

<p>Episodic memories (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of semantic memory?

<p>Retaining general knowledge and facts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function do memories NOT serve according to the text?

<p>Social isolation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do procedural memories differ from declarative memories?

<p>Procedural memories represent learned motor skills and habits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of mental health can be impacted by distorted memories?

<p>Posttraumatic stress disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does semantic memory contribute to effective communication?

<p>By including vocabulary and grammar understanding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes non-declarative memories from declarative memories?

<p>Involvement in automatic responses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of episodic memory?

<p>Recalling specific events and contexts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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