When new learning disrupts the ability to recall past, stored information, which of the following has occurred?

a. proactive interference
b. disinhibition
c. retrograde amnesia
d. retroactive interference


ANSWER: d

Psychology

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A. Psychokinesis B. Kinesthesis C. Telepathy D. Clairvoyance

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The statistical technique for finding the best-fitting straight line for a set of data is called regression, and the resulting straight line is called the regression line

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Alternative medicine is an alternative to what?

A) Complementary medicine B) Conventional medicine C) Chinese medicine D) Western medicine

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Overall, parents and other adults in Western cultures tend to encourage girls to engage in behaviors

a. instrumental b. expressive c. androgynous d. goal-directed

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