Why Do People Sometimes Fail to Remember an Uncommon Word

question 161

Multiple Choice

Why do people sometimes fail to remember an uncommon word but have a feeling that it is on the "tip of the tongue"?

• A)interference from words that are similar in sound
• B)bias
• C)misattribution
• D)persistence

Understand the distinction between operant and classical conditioning.

Recognize the impact of cognitive factors on learning, including insight, latent learning, and learned helplessness.

Appreciate the breadth of learning capabilities across different species.

Identify the roles of primary and secondary reinforcers in operant conditioning.

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Definitions:

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