Tim Is Studying for a Test

question 119

Multiple Choice

Tim is studying for a test. After seven consecutive hours of studying, he finds he can remember what he studied five or six hours ago, but he cannot remember what he studied just ten minutes ago. Tim's memory problems are best explained by ________.

• A) retrograde amnesia
• B) proactive interference
• C) memory diffusion
• D) retroactive interference

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Definitions:

Subsidence

The gradual caving in or sinking of an area of land.

Large Dams

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Reservoirs

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Electric Power

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