Tim Is Studying for a Test

question 43

Multiple Choice

Tim is studying for a test.After seven consecutive hours of studying he finds he can remember what he just finished studying,but he can no longer remember what he studied five or six hours ago.Tim's memory problems are BEST explained by _____________.

• A)proactive interference
• B)memory diffusion
• C)retroactive interference
• D)retrograde amnesia

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Definitions:

Convergence

The process by which two or more things come together or evolve toward becoming similar or identical, often used in the context of ideas, technologies, or evolutionary biology.

Depth Perception

The ability to perceive the distance of an object as well as the three-dimensional characteristics of objects, allowing for the estimation of distances between objects and the observer.

Eye Muscles

Muscles located around the eyes that enable movements of the eyeball and adjusting the pupil size.

Binocular Disparity

A visual phenomenon where each eye receives a slightly different image, which the brain merges to perceive depth.