Psychologists suggest that the appearance of new information in short-term memory _____ the old information.
A)enhances
B)encodes
C)displaces
D)confuses

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When new information appears in short-term memory, it can push out or displace previously stored information, making it more difficult to retrieve. This is known as retroactive interference. Therefore, option C - displaces - is the correct choice. Options A, B, and D do not accurately describe the effect of new information on old information in short-term memory.

Psychologists Suggest That the Appearance of New Information in Short-Term