In the peterson and peterson study, participants saw three sets of random letters (for example, mtz, pwh, kql) and then counted backwards by 7 from a numeric prompt (for example, 358) for set time intervals of three to eighteen seconds. finally, participants recalled as many letters as possible. in this test of the duration of short term memory, the purpose of counting backwards by 7 is:

Immigrants arriving in the united states during the late 1800s experienced many difficulties. which of the following was a problem which large numbers of immigrants faced?

Which of the following is an agent of political socialization? a. the president b. families c. state governments which is an important source of political socialization for young people? a. mass media b. social media c. both of these which is an example of schools engaging in explicit political socialization? a. requiring that civics and government be taught. b. requiring recitation of the pledge of allegiance. c. requiring that students follow school rules. which is an example of schools engaging in implicit political socialization? a. requiring that students follow school rules. b. requiring that civics and government be taught. c. requiring recitation of the pledge of allegiance. which is a way that schools teach patriotism? a. requiring that civics and government be taught. b. requiring that students follow school rules. c. requiring recitation of the pledge of allegiance.

Which of the following is considered a push factory a. available jobs b. unfair treatment c. religious freedom d. affordable land