Participants in a study were asked to recall an episode from their memory. During this recollection, new information somewhat related to the episode was presented to the participants. During a follow-up memory test two days later, participants:

A) failed to remember even basic details about the original episode.
B) failed to remember any of the new information.
C) incorporated the new information into the original episode.
D) were more accurate in their description of the original episode due to a contrast effect.


C) incorporated the new information into the original episode.

Psychology

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a. The client is allowed to choose, within limits, the topics he wants to talk about b. The interviewer is free to veer away from standard protocol to probe some topics in more depth c. How long the interview lasts is determined by the interviewer’s supervisor d. Multiple-choice tests are given during the interview session

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Which one of the following statements demonstrates a commonality between smoking and alcohol consumption?

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