Proactive Interference Is When

question 59

Multiple Choice

Proactive interference is when:

• A) one remembers a fact but attributes it to the wrong source.
• B) one remembers something that never happened.
• C) old information disrupts new learning.
• D) new information disrupts old learning.

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Definitions:

Mass- and Entertainment-Media Influences

The impact that content from television, movies, music, and online sources has on shaping individuals' attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.

Individualistic Cultures

Societies that value independence, self-expression, and the needs of the individual over those of the group.

Collectivist Cultures

Societies that emphasize the needs and goals of the group as a whole over the needs and desires of each individual.

External Attributions

External attributions are explanations for one's behavior or outcomes based on external circumstances or environmental factors, rather than personal characteristics.