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mikaylakyoung · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Last week, Darrel memorized a poem. Now his roommate tells him that he has memorized one word incorrectly. However, Darrel has memorized the incorrect version so well that he has difficulty learning and remembering the correct word. This best illustrates ____.

a. reinforcement
b. decay theory
c. proactive inhibition
d. retroactive inhibition

Question 2

Phan just moved to a new town and is having trouble remembering his new phone number. When someone asks for his new number, Phan usually provides the old one. Phan's forgetfulness is probably due to ____.

a. decay
b. retroactive inhibition
c. proactive inhibition
d. consolidation