The Reduction in Ability to Retrieve Rarely Used Information Over

question 61

Multiple Choice

The reduction in ability to retrieve rarely used information over time is called ____.

• A)forgetting
• B)decay
• C)motivated forgetting
• D)interference

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Definitions:

Genetic Predispositions

The inclination or susceptibility to certain traits, behaviors, or conditions, due to one's genetic makeup.

Epigenetic

Investigation of the phenomena where organismal variations arise from the modification of how genes are expressed, bypassing alterations to DNA itself.

Emotional Expression

The way individuals convey their feelings and emotions through facial expressions, gestures, voice tone, and other behaviors.

Major Depressive Disorder

A clinical condition characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a range of other symptoms that interfere with daily function.