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

question 117

Multiple Choice

An elderly professor of ichthyology (study of fish) once explained why he doesn't like to learn his students' names.Every time he learns a new name,he forget a name of a fish.Which concept or theorybest describes this phenomenon?

• A) decay theory
• B) relearning method
• C) proactive inhibition
• D) retroactive inhibition

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Definitions:

MAO Inhibitor

A class of drugs that inhibits the action of monoamine oxidase, an enzyme involved in breaking down neurotransmitters in the brain, used in treating depression.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, often used to treat depression and other conditions.

Symptoms Of Depression

Manifestations of depression that can include emotional symptoms such as persistent sadness, and physical symptoms like changes in sleep or appetite.

Alleviating

Refers to the act of making a problem or pain less severe or more bearable.