Why is it somewhat misleading to suggest that interference is the theory that explains "forgetting"?
Ans: Interference makes it more difficult to recall information, but that information may not actually have been lost from memory.
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What are the effects of brief, moderate stress?
a. Withdrawal from activities and damage to the hippocampus b. Impaired muscle coordination and inability to sleep c. Memory loss and decreased activity of the immune system d. Improved attention and increased activity of the immune system
According to the textbook, human intuition is typically an excellent guide to understanding human behavior
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is an example of the phenomenon known as "operant" control of pain behavior?
a. Kate's family has always been critical and demanding. Since her accident, though, family members have become caring and sympathetic. b. Kim is recovering from a broken leg. Although she is walking on crutches, she has been trying to be as independent as possible. c. Kinesha had to have a finger amputated after it was partially severed in a slicing accident. Since she feels discomfort in the missing finger, she has been diagnosed with "phantom limb" pain. d. Kyomi suffers from chronic back pain. However, she rarely complains about the pain to others and tries to keep her facial expressions from showing that she is in pain.
In systematic desensitization, when the client is gradually exposed to the actual situations that are feared, this is called:
a. en passe exposure c. in vitro exposure b. realistic desensitization d. in vivo exposure