Which of the Following Statements Is True of Interference in Short-Term

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of interference in short-term memory?  

• A)New information is stored in separate units; this prevents confusion during retrieval. 
• B)All perceptions and ideas are stored permanently, regardless of one's ability to retrieve them. 
• C)The appearance of new information in short-term memory displaces the old information. 
• D)Information in short-term memory is repressed over time due to lack of proper cues.

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Definitions:

Corneal Abscess

An inflammatory or infective consolidation of the cornea, usually due to bacterial or fungal infection, leading to pain and visual impairment.

Palpebrae

The medical term for eyelids, the movable skin covering the eyeball that protects it from injury and aids in the distribution of tear fluid.

Levator

A term referring to any muscle used for lifting or raising body parts.

Hordeolum Externum

Hordeolum Externum is a bacterial infection of the glands at the base of the eyelashes, commonly known as an external stye.