An Elderly Professor of Ichthyology (Study of Fish)once Explained Why

question 89

Multiple Choice

An elderly professor of ichthyology (study of fish) once explained why he didn't like to learn his students' names by saying that every time he learned a new name, he forgot a fish. Which of the following best describes this phenomenon?

• A)Decay theory
• B)Relearning method
• C)Proactive inhibition
• D)Retroactive inhibition

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