The Misinformation Effect Refers to the

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Multiple Choice

The misinformation effect refers to the

• A) basic defense mechanism that banishes anxiety-arousing memories from conscious awareness.
• B) disruptive effect of prior learning on the recall of new information.
• C) the eerie sense that "I've been in this exact situation before."
• D) incorporation of misleading information into one's memory of an event.

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Definitions:

Circumduction

A circular movement of a limb extending from the joint, combining flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.

Temporomandibular Joint

The joint connecting the jawbone to the skull, enabling the movement of the jaw.

Articular Disc

A fibrocartilaginous structure positioned between the bones in a synovial joint that helps absorb shock and distribute loads.

Ellipsoidal Joint

A type of synovial joint, such as the wrist joint, that allows movement in two planes but prevents rotation.