You looked up a friend's address for a letter you wrote. Suddenly the phone rings-wrong number. Even though you were interrupted for only a few seconds, you've forgotten the address. Which memory system failed you?

a. permanent memory
b. long-term memory
c. sensory memory
d. short-term memory


d

Psychology

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Sigmund Freud referred to the process of moving unacceptable memories from the conscious mind to the unconscious mind with the term _________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

________ demonstrated that some techniques of mesmerism were effective with several psychological disorders

a. Philippe Pinel b. Anton Mesmer c. Sigmund Freud d. Jean-Martin Charcot

Psychology

Not knowing the capital of Bulgaria is an example of the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology

In early childhood, skeletal growth stunting undermines the health development of bones and is also associated with cognitive delays that ________________________.

A. are difficult to distinguish from ADHD B. are difficult to distinguish form learning disorders C. interfere with socializing D. undermine educational achievement

Psychology