Interfering with the mechanisms of STM would have which effect on LTM, according to consolidation theory?
A) enhance LTM formation
B) interfere with LTM formation
C) have no effect on LTM formation
D) interfere with LTM formation at first, but later it would enhance LTM formation

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According to consolidation theory, interference with the mechanisms of short-term memory would interfere with the consolidation process and negatively impact the formation of long-term memory. Therefore, the best answer is option B - interfere with LTM formation.

Interfering with the Mechanisms of STM Would Have Which Effect