Skyler Took Part in a Memory Experiment

question 148

Multiple Choice

Skyler took part in a memory experiment. As he studied a list of words he was to remember, he formed a vivid image of each object on the list. He was confident he would do well on the memory test, but instead of asking for the actual words, they asked Skyler whether each word was printed in italics or bold-faced type. Skyler did poorly on the memory test. Because he did not know how he would be tested, Skyler

• A) showed evidence of retroactive interference.
• B) did not use transfer-appropriate processing.
• C) experienced repression.
• D) experienced the misinformation effect.

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