Which of the Following Terms Refers to the Memory Disorder

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to the memory disorder that affects the retention of new information and events?

• A)retroactive interference
• B)tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon
• C)anterograde amnesia
• D)retrograde amnesia

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Definitions:

Experiment

A method of research in the sciences or social sciences in which variables are manipulated to observe the effects on some behavior or mental process.

Corpus Callosum

A broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain.

Divided Visual Field

A technique used in psychology to present different stimuli simultaneously to each half of the visual field to study brain function and hemispheric specialization.

Neuropsychologist

A professional specializing in understanding brain-behavior relationships, often assessing and treating cognitive and behavioral effects of neurological disorders.