A person first learns to speak Spanish. Then they learn French. When Spanish interferes with their recall of French, this is called ______.

A. retroactive interference
B. proactive interference
C. deactivate interference
D. reactive interference


B. proactive interference

Psychology

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b. admitting that there is a problem and agreeing to begin treatment. c. changing their attitudes regarding body and self-image d. when they become bulimic.

Psychology

________ is the process of coordinating intricate movements with smaller muscles

A) Primitive reflexes B) Fine motor development C) Locomotor reflexes D) Gross motor development

Psychology

Meta-analyses of the outcome of intensive, early-childhood behavioral interventions on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show a strong positive effect for

A. social skills. B. language acquisition. C. daily functioning. D. sensory processing.

Psychology

Which statement about artistic development in China is true?

A. China's artistic styles and conventions are enormously diverse compared to the United States. B. Chinese art teachers typically assume that copying others' drawings stifles creativity. C. When taught to paint, Chinese children follow prescribed brush strokes, at first copying their teacher's model. D. Rather than promoting correct ways to draw, Chinese teachers emphasize imagination and self-expression.

Psychology