Kieran Found That Studying for His Spanish Exam Made It

question 45

Multiple Choice

Kieran found that studying for his Spanish exam made it more difficult to remember some of the vocabulary words he had just studied for his French exam earlier in the day.This is an example of

• A)retroactive interference.
• B)a life-narrative confusion.
• C)memory-trace replacement.
• D)a simultaneous presentation effect.

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Definitions:

Non-Hispanic White

A demographic group often used in the United States for those who identify as White and do not have a Hispanic or Latino cultural background.

African American

A term used to describe African descent individuals, particularly in the United States, who have a family history or cultural lineage linked to Africa.

American Indian

Indigenous peoples of the United States, also referred to as Native Americans, with distinct cultures, histories, and governments.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.