What kind of forgetting does the following incident illustrate? Ruth studied the names of learning theorists for her psychology class, after which she began studying the names of political theorists for her political science class
Much to her frustration, she found the names of the learning theorists were keeping her from being able to learn the names of the political theorists.
a. decay
b. proactive interference
c. repression
d. retroactive interference
b
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a. conversion disorder c. dissociation b. somatization disorder d. panic disorder
The Gregory and Clarke evaluation of a depression prevention program involving unrealistic negative thoughts found
a. a dismal lack of prevention. b. cognitive restructuring to be quite effective. c. all subjects improved dramatically. d. both positive and negative aspects in the results.
Steven is terrified of being in enclosed spaces. After dislocating his shoulder, he is required to undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedure that involves being in a small tube during the scan. Prior to the procedure, Steven's doctor prescribes him an anti-anxiety drug that makes him feel intensely relaxed for several hours. How is taking this medication prior to the exam likely to affect Steven?
A. Steven will start to associate enclosed spaces with relaxation rather than feelings of terror. B. His conditioned response (CR) will override the effects of the medication and he will remain terrified. C. Steven will generalize his feelings of terror and become afraid of taking any medication. D. The medication will have the opposite effect and cause him to feel an exaggerated sense of terror during the scan.