Question

John has noticed that he does better on his chemistry exams when he takes them in the same seat that he sits in during class than when he sits in a different seat for exams. If he is properly prepared for each exam, then _____ may explain his difference in scores.

Answer 1

This question is incomplete. Here are the missing options:

• A. Recall
• B. Context effects
• C. Explicit memory
• D. The serial position effect
• E. Flashbulb memory

The answer is B. Context effects.

Step-by-step explanation:

Context effects is a term used in psychology to describe the influence of one's environment in learning and memory. It also affects our perception of a certain stimulus. For example, people are more likely to say a coffee is good-quality if the environment of the shop is comfortable.

In the example, John has better grades on exams when on the same seat because there are environmental cues that trigger his memory links.