According to the____ model, new memory traces inhibit the retrieval of older memory traces
a. ?decay
b. ?proactive interference
c. ?retroactive interference
d. ?cue-dependent forgetting
ANSWER:
c
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involuntarily every time he hears any toilet flush. In this example, jumping backward to the pain of the hot water would be the a. conditioned response (CR). b. conditioned stimulus (CS). c. unconditioned response (UR). d. unconditioned stimulus (US).
Which newscast is an individual most likely to watch on a regular basis?
a. Peter Jennings, who always opposes their views. b. Dan Rather, who shows no affinity for a particular view. c. Tom Brokaw, who agrees with their views. d. None of these.
Suppose a psychologist believes that people are on average actually smarter today then people a couple of generations ago. Which of the following explanations is most likely to be cited for the rise in IQ scores?
A) easier intelligence tests B) the use of culture-free tests C) more experience taking tests D) early childhood educational programs
Research on cognitive learning in animals indicates that ________
a. only mammals are capable of vicarious learning b. a wide range of animals and even some insects are capable of vicarious learning c. only primates are capable of vicarious learning d. only humans are capable of vicarious learning