The Sleep List Experiment, in Which Many People Misremember the Word

question 32

Multiple Choice

The sleep list experiment, in which many people misremember the word "sleep" as being part of a list of words, is an example of

• A) a repeated recall error.
• B) a disadvantage of memory's constructive nature.
• C) misleading postevent information's influence on memory.
• D) retroactive interference.

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Definitions:

Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or a drug, which has various health risks including respiratory diseases, heart disease, and cancer.

Dopamine Neurons

Specialized nerve cells that produce and release dopamine, a neurotransmitter that plays key roles in motivation, reward, and movement.

Nicotine

A potent, addictive substance found in tobacco, affecting the nervous system by mimicking the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

Overstimulated

A condition of having excessive stimulation, which can lead to feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or hyperactive.