The Word Deglutition Refers to ________

question 314

Multiple Choice

The word deglutition refers to ________.

• A)chewing
• B)swallowing
• C)contractions of the intestine
• D)partially undigested food

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

Proactive interference is a phenomenon in memory where old information inhibits the ability to learn and remember new information.

Decay

The gradual deterioration or loss of effectiveness, quality, or functioning over time.

Forgetting

The loss of ability to recall or recognize something that was previously known, a common process in memory function.

Von Restorff Effect

A psychological phenomenon where noticeably different items are more likely to be remembered than common ones.