The impairment of memory for previously learned information by newly learned information is known as:

A) proactive interference.
B) retrograde amnesia.
C) retroactive interference.
D) anterograde amnesia.


C) retroactive interference.

Psychology

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a. 25% rates of disabling injuries b. decreased initiative c. poorer social skills d. enhanced self-esteem

Psychology

Infants who are creepers improve their ability to

a. notice and use spatial landmarks to tell where they are. b. improve their "mental toughness" after repeated falls. c. avoid responding to the "optical flow.". d. remain safely out of danger.

Psychology

According to Freud, instincts have four basic components. They are:

a. aim, ego, source, and impetus b. aim, id, source, and superego c. source, aim, impetus, and object d. object, source, impetus, and ego

Psychology

Which of the following is not one of the questions that a researcher should ask themselves before conducting a research study

a. "How can I use statistics to analyze my results?" b. "Will I definitely be able to confirm my hypothesis?" c. "What research strategies should I use to test my idea?" d. "How can I guarantee that I obtain objective results?"

Psychology