Corrections Officer Entrance (CJBAT) Practice Exam

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In psychology, what does the term "recognize" most closely mean?

Forget
Identify
Avoid
Neglect

The correct answer is: Identify

The term "recognize" in psychology is most closely associated with the concept of identifying something that is familiar or has been previously encountered. When a person recognizes a stimulus, they are able to recall past experiences and connect them to the current context, allowing for the identification of that stimulus. This process is critical in various cognitive functions, including memory, perception, and decision-making. The other terms provided—forget, avoid, and neglect—do not align with the meaning of "recognize." Forgetting refers to the inability to retrieve information, avoidance implies a deliberate choice to steer clear of certain stimuli, and neglect suggests a failure to pay attention to or consider certain information. Each of these concepts contrasts with the active and affirmative process of identification that recognition entails.