Shazia Describes a Made-Up Story to Ronald in Vivid Detail

question 112

Multiple Choice

Shazia describes a made-up story to Ronald in vivid detail about a time that they got into serious trouble as young children.Later on,Ronald remembers the event even though it never actually happened.Ronald is most likely experiencing

• A) persistence.
• B) a false memory.
• C) blocking.
• D) retroactive interference.

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Definitions:

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