You are very attracted to people with red hair. You have broken up with Pat, who has red hair, and you are now dating Chris, who also has red hair. You find yourself calling Chris "Pat," and after apologizing, you assure Chris that the error will likely fade with time. Can you really be certain of this?
A) Yes; with time, the memory for Pat should decay.
B) No; with time, similar stimuli tend to be perceived as more similar.
C) Yes; as you learn more about Chris, proactive interference will reduce the likelihood of the mistake.
D) Yes; memories can be erased with time.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q7: If in the morning you study first
Q8: In a memory study, a rat is
Q9: Typically, the failure to recall a memory
Q10: To explain why you have called your
Q11: Remembering information is most likely to occur
Q13: On even-numbered days, a rat receives morphine
Q14: The renewal effect is related to the
Q15: Which theory(ies) is(are) not able to explain
Q16: Renewal effects are likely to be prevalent
Q17: Your high school friend is now your
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents