In the Addicted Family, the Individual Who Acts-Out to Divert

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the addicted family, the individual who acts-out to divert attention from the familial problems is called:

• A) scapegoat
• B) lost child
• C) mascot
• D) hero

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Definitions:

Interference

The act of impeding or obstructing something, often used in contexts such as memory interference, where one memory competes with or replaces another.

Chunking

A cognitive strategy for organizing information into more manageable parts or chunks to enhance memory and recall.

Von Restorff Effect

A principle from cognitive psychology which posits that an item that stands out from its peers is more likely to be remembered.

Savings Method

A technique in memory research where retention is measured by the amount of time saved when learning material for the second time.