If New Information Enters Working Memory and Displaces Information Already

question 113

Multiple Choice

If new information enters working memory and displaces information already present, this type of information is called:

• A)primacy.
• B)cognitive.
• C)rehearsal.
• D)interference.

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Definitions:

Older Adults

Individuals who are in the later stage of their life, typically signifying those who are age 65 and older.

Depressive Disorders

A group of conditions characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities, significantly affecting one’s daily life.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a psychiatric treatment involving electrically induced seizures to provide relief from severe mental disorders.

Older Adults

Individuals typically over the age of 65 years, often considered within the context of geriatric psychology and health.