When Two Memories Overlap in Content, the Strength of Either

question 68

Multiple Choice

When two memories overlap in content, the strength of either or both memories may be reduced. This is known as:

• A) interference.
• B) false memory.
• C) source amnesia.
• D) consolidation.

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Definitions:

Confidence Interval

A spectrum of numbers coming from sample data that is expected to encompass the value of an unspecified population parameter.

Independent Random Variables

Variables whose occurrence is not influenced by any other variable.

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Confidence Interval

A range of values derived from sample statistics that is likely to cover the true population parameter with a certain level of confidence.