A Type of Motivated Forgetting in Which Anxiety-Arousing Memories Are

question 29

Multiple Choice

A type of motivated forgetting in which anxiety-arousing memories are blocked from conscious awareness is known as

• A) retroactive interference.
• B) proactive interference.
• C) repression.
• D) priming.

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Definitions:

Hofstede's Five Dimensions

A framework for understanding cultural differences across countries, based on five dimensions: power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, masculinity vs. femininity, uncertainty avoidance, and long-term orientation vs. short-term orientation.

Uncertainty Avoidance

Describes the degree to which a culture tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty, impacting organizational practices and decision-making processes.

Masculinity-Femininity

Represents a cultural dimension that describes the extent to which a society emphasizes traditional masculine and feminine roles.

Performance Orientation

A focus or emphasis on the outcome of activities in terms of success, achievement, and excellence in performance.