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lb_gilbert

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Sandra has just come from studying with some classmates to whom she has just been introduced. She then runs into a good friend who introduces her to David. As Sandra walks away, she realizes that she can't remember David's name. This description illustrates ____.
 
  a. decay
 b. repression
 c. retroactive interference
  d. proactive interference

Question 2

At a party, Hoshiko was introduced to Steve just as she arrived. Hoshiko then went off to speak with a different group and was introduced to each of them as well. After hearing the new names, Hoshiko could not remember Steve's name. This description best illustrates ____.
 
  a. retroactive interference
  b. proactive interference
  c. decay
 d. repression



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a



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