"I Know It! It's Um

question 185

Multiple Choice

"I know it! It's um . . . um . . . It starts with 'G'," begins a trivia game contestant excitedly. The contestant is falling prey to the _____ phenomenon.

• A)tip-of-the-tongue
• B)maintenance rehearsal
• C)flashbulb memory
• D)recency

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Behavioural Deficits

A lack or reduction in normal behavior patterns, functioning, or activities, often indicative of psychological conditions or developmental disorders.

Flat Affect

Flat affect is a term used in psychology to describe a significant lack of emotional expressiveness or reaction in an individual, often seen in some mental health disorders.

Avolition

A lack of motivation or inability to initiate and persist in goal-directed activities.