Nelson just started dating Pam, less than a week after breaking up with Cherie. He dated Cherie for 3 years and is still in a lot of pain over the end of their relationship. According to research by Wimber and others (2015), what will happen every time he thinks about Pam?
A) His memories of Cherie will become weaker and weaker.
B) He will trigger competing memories of Cherie, and will eventually come to dislike Pam.
C) He will have stronger feelings for Pam as his anger toward Cherie is rechanneled into his new relationship.
D) He will come to find that both Pam and Cherie are less attractive.
E) His memories of Cherie will become even stronger than they already are.

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According to Wimber and others (2015), recalling a new memory can weaken older, competing memories. Therefore, thinking about Pam could weaken Nelson's memories of Cherie.

Nelson Just Started Dating Pam, Less Than a Week After