Mrs McBride Can't Consciously Recall How Frequently She Criticizes Her

question 5

Multiple Choice

Mrs. McBride can't consciously recall how frequently she criticizes her children because it would be too anxiety-arousing to do so. Sigmund Freud would have suggested that her poor memory illustrates

• A) source amnesia.
• B) proactive interference.
• C) shallow processing.
• D) repression.

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Definitions:

Neural Bridge

A connection formed between different parts of the nervous system to facilitate communication or signal transmission.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons, where neurotransmitters are released to facilitate communication by electrical or chemical means.

Purkinje Cells

Large neurons located in the cerebellum, crucial for motor coordination and cognitive functions.

Cerebellum

A brain structure beneath the occipital lobes that helps in refining movements, maintaining posture, and balance.