Which type of forgetting occurs when memory traces weaken because these memories have not been periodically utilized or retrieved?

a. suppression
b. disuse
c. consolidation
d. encoding failure


B

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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If a person experiences an episode of hypomania that is immediately followed by a depressive episode, they would be best diagnosed with ___________

a. cyclothymia b. bipolar I disorder c. rapid cycle disorder d. bipolar II disorder I disorder

Psychology

The process of learning to respond only to a single specific object or event is called __________.

A. extinction B. inhibition C. stimulus generalization D. discrimination

Psychology

All of the following are scales on the Strong Interest Inventory EXCEPT

a) General Occupational Theme Scales b) Personal Style Scales c) Basic Interest Scales d) Behavior Pattern Scales

Psychology