Yussef Is Undergoing a Grueling Course of Chemotherapy for a Rare

question 23

Multiple Choice

Yussef is undergoing a grueling course of chemotherapy for a rare form of cancer.As a high school junior,Yussef is likely to feel _______ in response to the treatment's effects.

• A)optimism
• B)competitiveness
• C)spirituality
• D)self-consciousness

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Definitions:

Anterograde Interference

A cognitive phenomenon where new information interferes with the ability to recall older information.

Consolidation Problems

Difficulties in the process of stabilizing a memory trace after the initial acquisition.

Proactive Interference

The difficulty in learning new information because of the interfering effects of previously learned information.

Memory

The cognitive process by which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved when needed, framing an essential part of the learning process.