The Impairment of Memory for Previously Learned Information by Newly

question 321

Multiple Choice

The impairment of memory for previously learned information by newly learned information is known as:

• A)proactive interference.
• B)retrograde amnesia.
• C)retroactive interference.
• D)anterograde amnesia.

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Definitions:

False Sensory Perceptions

Experiences where individuals perceive things that are not present or are distorted, often associated with disorders like schizophrenia.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in a conscious and awake state in the absence of external stimuli which have qualities of real perception.

Personality Disorders

A group of mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts.

Maladaptive Ways

Behaviors or mechanisms that are counterproductive to one’s own wellbeing or ability to fulfill goals.