"Unused Information Simply Fades Away

question 3

Multiple Choice

"Unused information simply fades away." This statement summarizes the:

• A) interference theory.
• B) schema theory.
• C) theory of motivated forgetting.
• D) decay theory.

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Definitions:

DNA Polymerase

An enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of new DNA molecules by adding nucleotides to a DNA strand.

Enzyme

Organic catalyst, usually a protein, that speeds a reaction in cells due to its particular shape.

Double Helix

Double spiral; describes the three-dimensional shape of DNA.

Deoxyribose Sugar

A five-carbon sugar molecule that is a component of DNA molecules.