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What is a wait state?


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Retroactive Interference

An occurrence where newly acquired knowledge hampers the retrieval of information learned earlier.

Encoding Failure

A phenomenon where the brain fails to create a memory link for information, making it difficult to remember later.

Storage Failure

The inability to retain information in long-term memory, resulting in forgetting or memory loss.

Motivated Forgetting

A theory suggesting that individuals may unconsciously forget memories which are troubling or traumatic.

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