The Study of MIS Is Not Just About Learning to Use

question 33

Short Answer

The study of MIS is not just about learning to use spreadsheets and databases but about learning how to use these tools to accomplish a(n) ________ purpose.

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Definitions:

Interference

A phenomenon in which the learning of new information hampers the ability to recall previously learned information.

Repression

A defense mechanism where undesirable thoughts, memories, or desires are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.

Retrograde Amnesia

A type of memory loss where an individual cannot recall information that was learned before a specific event or injury.

Encoding Specificity

The principle that recall is most effective when information available at the time of encoding is also available at the time of retrieval.