_____ occurs when other information competes with the information we are trying to recall.

A. Repression
B. Interference
C. Absent-mindedness
D. Blocking


B. Interference

Psychology

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Vito is fascinated by the natural world. He spends each weekend in the woods, photographing and cataloging the flora and fauna he observes. He has been asked to give informal presentations to children at his local library on his vast storehouse of knowledge regarding the great outdoors. According to Howard Gardner's conception of intelligence, what kind of intelligence is Vito demonstrating?

A. bodily kinesthetic intelligence B. linguistic intelligence C. intrapersonal intelligence D. naturalist intelligence

Psychology

Genes become more prevalent in a population if they contribute to reproductive success.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Psychology

According to Ted Bundy's statement to a TV interviewer, what caused his acts of violence?

A. a cold and impersonal mother B. an absent father C. pornography D. a hereditary defect

Psychology

A noted scientist argues that experience can be broken down into physical sensations (including sights and sounds), affections or feelings (which are like sensations but less clear), and images (such as memories or dreams). This scientist is most likely a

a. Galton b. Wundt c. James d. Titchener

Psychology