Because Jim Was Interested in the Nest Building Behavior of Wrens,he

question 48

Multiple Choice

Because Jim was interested in the nest building behavior of wrens,he went into the field to observe them.Jim was using the _____ method of research.

• A)case study
• B)laboratory observational
• C)naturalistic observational
• D)correlational

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon where previously learned information interferes with the recall of newer information.

Retroactive Interference

A cognitive phenomenon where newly learned information interferes with the recall of previously learned information.

Korsakoff's Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), most often associated with alcoholism.

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system where information is stored for a short duration, typically seconds to minutes.