Richard Is Studying Both French and Spanish

question 4

Multiple Choice

Richard is studying both French and Spanish. In the same week he learns that the French word for "mother" is mère and that the Spanish word for "mother" is madre. One day his French teacher asks Richard, "Who is married to your father?" and Richard erroneously answers, "Madre." Richard's memory error can best be explained in terms of:

• A) decay
• B) interference
• C) inhibition
• D) failure to consolidate

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Definitions:

High Tariffs

Elevated taxes imposed on imports or exports between sovereign states, typically used to protect domestic industries.

Unionized Firms

Companies or organizations where a labor union represents the interests of the employees, negotiating wages, work conditions, and benefits on their behalf.

Foreign Competition

refers to the competitive pressure that domestic companies face from companies located in other countries.

Elastic Demand

A situation where the quantity demanded of a product changes significantly in response to changes in its price.