When Measuring Forgetting Using the Extinction Method, the Behavior Studied

question 7

Multiple Choice

When measuring forgetting using the extinction method, the behavior studied is ___________.

• A) put on extinction before the retention interval
• B) put on extinction after the retention interval
• C) alternately extinguished and retrained
• D) completely extinguished before training begins

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Definitions:

Unconscious Impulses

Unconscious impulses are desires or motivations that influence an individual's thoughts and actions without their conscious awareness.

Attributing

Attributing involves assigning a cause or reason to an event or behavior, often relating to explaining why something happened.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety or social sanctions and to manage emotional conflicts.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a way directly opposed to their actual feelings or desires, often to hide those feelings.