Why Should Researchers Corroborate Oral Histories with Documents and Other

question 61

Multiple Choice

Why should researchers corroborate oral histories with documents and other more reliable sources?

• A)Oral histories may be exaggerated.
• B)Oral histories given by different individuals may not match up.
• C)Some may withhold information.
• D)Individuals often cannot recall all the details of a single event,especially when a lot of time has passed.

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Definitions:

Sensory Memory

A type of storage that holds sensory information for a few seconds or less after an item is perceived.

Working Memory

A cognitive system that holds information temporarily available for processing tasks such as reasoning, learning, and comprehension.

Long-Term Memory

The capacity of the mind to store and retrieve information over extended periods, ranging from hours to decades.

Short-Term Memory

A limited-capacity store that can maintain unrehearsed information for about 20 to 30 seconds.