You try to remember the name of your second grade teacher but keep recalling your kindergarten teacher's name instead. What does this memory problem illustrate?
a) decay
b) simple forgetting
c) proactive interference
d) retroactive interference
ANS: c
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A strict interpretation of the law of effect would not be a good way to explain how rhesus monkeys learn a fear of snakes because:
a. fear of snakes is inborn and need not been learned b. the law of effect has been found to be incorrect where higher species are concerned c. monkeys are genetically incapable of learning through the law of effect d. it would require the monkeys learn through trial-and-error and risk being bitten
The semicircular canals located next to the cochlea in the ear help us to:
A) hear high-frequency sounds. B) maintain balance. C) send referred pain from earaches to the brain. D) sense touch or pressure against the ear.
The highest percentage of clinical psychologists and psychiatrists would label their therapeutic orientation as _____
Fill in the blank with correct word
Your 17-year-old niece is careful not to get involved with any types of illegal substances and has no friends who engage in substance use of any kind. Her brother, who is 8 years older than she is, had a serious substance abuse problem during his high school years. What type of self is your niece concerned about?
A. feared self B. ideal self C. real self D. fictional self