Which of the Following Best Illustrates How Problems with Encoding

question 221

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates how problems with encoding can contribute to forgetting?

• A)You forget the name of a person because you had a particularly negative and embarrassing interaction with her the last time you saw her.
• B)You forget the name of a person because you failed to transfer this information into your long-term memory in the first place.
• C)You forget the name of a person because you haven't seen them in many years and time and lack of use has eroded your memory of her.
• D)You forget the name of a person because she looks very similar to someone else that you just met.

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Definitions:

Deferring Responsibility

The act of postponing or shifting duties and tasks onto someone else, often to avoid accountability.

Acquire Power

The process of gaining authority or influence over others, often through strategic actions, skills, or the accumulation of resources.

Decisions

The results of decision-making processes, often leading to a specific action or strategy.

Dominating Influence

The overpowering impact or control one entity has over others in its environment.