You See a Phone Number on Television for a Product

question 72

Multiple Choice

You see a phone number on television for a product you want to buy,but you can't find a pencil to write it down.As you are trying to memorize the number,you see another number appear in the next commercial for a second product you want to buy.Suddenly you realize that you have forgotten the first number! This outcome is due to ____.

• A) interference
• B) decay
• C) proactive inhibition
• D) repression

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Definitions:

Negative Correlation

When one variable is high, the other variable tends to be low.

High

A state of elevated status, rank, or a measure, often referring to measurements, quantities, or feelings of euphoria.

Correlation

A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things where a change in one is associated with a change in the other.

Statistically Significant

Having a probability of less than 5% that the results are due to random chance.