Question

Which of the following is forgetting for a reason, such as forgetting where you parked your
car yesterday so that you can remember where you parked it today?
Select one:
a. Decay
b. Retroactive interference
c. Dementia
d. Motivated forgetting

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is Retroactive interface but Motivated forgetting is also acceptable.

Explanation:

Retroactive interference is when old information interferes with learning new information. For example, you may have trouble remembering your new telephone number because your old number interferes with it.

Forgetting may also happen through motivated forgetting or forgetting for a reason. Sometimes we intentionally forget information, such as where we parked the car yesterday so that we can remember where we parked it today. We may also forget information that we find unpleasant or that produces anxiety. For example, a person may forget a dentist appointment.

Answer 2

Answer:

Motivated forgetting

Explanation:

Well I took the test and if you look in section 02.06 it says it