When Old Information Interferes with Information That We Are Trying

question 131

Multiple Choice

When old information interferes with information that we are trying to learn,____ is occurring.

• A) selective attention
• B) proactive interference
• C) repression
• D) retroactive interference

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Definitions:

Market Value

The present cost at which a service or asset is available for purchasing or selling on the open market.

Stock Split

A corporate action where a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares to boost the liquidity of the shares, though the market capitalization remains the same.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuing company, which may or may not reflect the security's market value.

Stock Split

A corporate action to increase the number of outstanding shares while reducing the price per share, keeping the overall market capitalization the same.