Which of the Following Individuals Is Most Likely to Benefit

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is most likely to benefit from using marijuana for a medicinal purpose?

• A)an Alzheimer's patient, for memory loss
• B)a schizophrenic, to reduce fearful hallucinations
• C)an alcoholic, to reduce the withdrawal symptoms
• D)a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy, to reduce nausea

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Definitions:

Retroactive Interference

is a psychological phenomenon where newly learned information interferes with and impairs the recall of previously learned information.

Free Recall

A process in memory psychology where an individual is asked to remember information in any order without cues.

Cued Recall

A memory retrieval process in which cues are given to elicit the recall of information, enhancing the ability to remember previously learned material.

Tip-Of-The-Tongue Phenomenon

The experience of feeling certain that one knows a word or name, yet being unable to recall it at the moment, often accompanied by a strong sense of imminent retrieval.