As You Are Reading an Exam Question,you Cannot Think of the Correct

question 96

Multiple Choice

As you are reading an exam question,you cannot think of the correct term and you say to yourself,"I can't believe I forgot this." In reality,you never knew the answer in the first place.What does this example illustrate

• A) pseudoforgetting
• B) decay 
• C) retrieval failure
• D) interference

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Definitions:

Dementia

A category of brain diseases that cause a long-term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember, significantly affecting daily functioning.

Alzheimer's disease

A progressive neurological disorder causing memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, leading to severe impairment.

Frontotemporal dementia

A form of dementia characterized by progressive degeneration of the frontal and/or temporal lobes of the brain, affecting personality, behavior, and language.

Prodromal period

The phase early in the development of a disease, showing initial symptoms but not yet the full-blown clinical picture.