Allison Has Been Given the Following Multiple-Choice Question

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Multiple Choice

Allison has been given the following multiple-choice question:
In the face of adversity a peak performer will likely:
1) seek opportunities.
2) gain self advantage.
3) avoid risks
4) focus on the problem.
In this question, her best strategy in finding the correct answer of "A" will be to:

• A) look at the grammatical structure of the question to see if it matches her choice.
• B) cover the potential answers, then search for the answer she has determined in her mind
• C) narrow her choices by eliminating the answers she knows are not correct
• D) read the question carefully to be sure she is choosing the best answer of all the choices which seem to have different degrees of accuracy.

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Definitions:

Retroactive Interference

A phenomenon in cognitive psychology where new information interferes with the ability to recall old information.

Proactive Interference

A phenomenon where older memories interfere with the recall of newer memories.

Negative Interference

Occurs when past learning inhibits or interferes with the recall of later learning.

Savings Scores

A measure in psychology that quantifies the amount of learning retained over a period of time.