Internet Users Sometimes Begin to Take for Granted That Their

question 9

Multiple Choice

Internet users sometimes begin to take for granted that their simulated experiences online are real experiences.Sociologists call this

• A)virtual reality.
• B)Avatar reality.
• C)the Disneyland Effect.
• D)second life.

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon where old memories hinder the recall of newer memories.

Spacing Effect

A psychological phenomenon where learning is more effective when study sessions are spaced out over time rather than conducted in a single marathon session.

Misinformation Effect

The tendency for post-event information to interfere with the memory of the original event, often leading to false memories.

Hypnotically Refreshed

The controversial process of using hypnosis in an attempt to enhance or restore memory, often employed in therapeutic or forensic contexts.