Developments in Technology Often Outpace the Law, Resulting in Cases

question 2

Multiple Choice

Developments in technology often outpace the law, resulting in cases for which there is no precedent. Such cases are referred to as

• A) cases of first impression.
• B) public policy cases.
• C) stare decisis.
• D) departures from precedent.
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Retroactive Interference

The phenomenon where newly acquired information interferes with the recall of information learned previously.

Pseudoforgetting

The phenomenon where information was never properly encoded into memory, giving the illusion it has been forgotten.

Recognition

The cognitive process involved in identifying and categorizing previously encountered stimuli.

Recall

The act of remembering or being able to bring back to mind an experience, fact, or piece of information.