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:

Washing Action

The process of cleansing or removing dirt, contaminants, or impurities from objects or surfaces, typically involving agitation and detergents or solvents.

Tears

A liquid produced by the lacrimal glands for lubrication, nourishment of the cornea, and protection against infection in the eye.

Macrophages

A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells in a process called phagocytosis.

Lymph Nodes

Small, bean-shaped structures that produce and store cells that help fight infection and disease.