"I Know It! It's Um

question 138

Multiple Choice

"I know it! It's um ...um ...It starts with 'G'," begins a trivia game contestant excitedly.The contestant is falling prey to the _____ effect.

• A) tip-of-the-tongue
• B) flashbulb memory
• C) motivated forgetting
• D) retrograde interference

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Definitions:

Thematic Apperception Test

A projective psychological test involving the presentation of ambiguous images to a subject, who is asked to tell a story about each image.

Motives

Internal processes that energize, direct, and sustain behavior toward achieving a particular goal or fulfillment.

Crystallized Intelligence

A form of intelligence that involves the ability to use learned knowledge and experience.

Aptitude

A natural ability or talent that makes it easier for someone to learn certain skills or perform certain tasks efficiently.