If You Cram for a Psychology Exam and Then Later

question 572

Multiple Choice

If you cram for a psychology exam and then later the same night cram for a history exam, your memory for psychology will be less accurate because of

• A)disuse.
• B)memory decay.
• C)proactive interference.
• D)retroactive interference.

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Definitions:

Reward Theory

A theory suggesting that people are motivated by rewards, whether tangible or intangible, and that these rewards encourage specific behaviors.

Attitudes

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Predict Behavior

The process of forecasting an individual's actions based on past behavior, current conditions, or psychological theory.

Certain Conditions

A phrase often used to specify that something is subject to one or more unspecified limitations or requirements.