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If, before learning task B, John learned a different but similar task A, his initial learning of task B may be compromised due to
 A. trace-decay. HINT: Learn A,
  B. proactive interference. Learn B,
  C. retroactive interference. Recall B
  D. an early failure to learn the alphabet.

Question 2

Forgetting from STM is explained by (1) , while forgetting from LTM is explained by (2) .
 A. (1) trace-decay theory, (2) interference theory
  B. (1) proactive interference, (2) retroactive interference
  C. (1) interference theory, (2) trace-decay theory
  D. (1) retroactive interference, (2) proactive interference

Question 3

An instructor or coach who provides a particularly meaningful or dramatic introduction to a skill component during the middle of a practice session is probably depending on the ________________ effect to assist learner remembering (i.e., learning) of the component.
 A. Von Restorft
  B. priming
  C. chunking
  D. serial-order

Question 4

In a series of ten items practiced in order A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, serial-order effects suggest that, all other factors being equal, those items most easily recalled at a later time (and, therefore, the ones most effectively learned) will be
 A. A, B, C, D
  B. G, H, I, J
  C. A, B, I, J
  D. D, E, F, G

Question 5

The process by which a new memory trace is gradually transferred to long-term memory is called ________________.
 A. retention
  B. encoding
  C. consolidation
  D. habituation

Question 6

Long-term memory is
 A. not subject to forgetting.
  B. subject to forgetting due to trace-decay.
  C. subject to forgetting due to interference.
  D. subject to forgetting due to retroactive interference.

Question 7

Short-term memory serves as both a temporary storage system and a/an
 A. sensory filter.
  B. indexing system.
  C. sorting system.
  D. temporary workspace.

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