Which of the Following Are Memory Errors That Affect Respondents

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are memory errors that affect respondents' ability to respond?

• A)likelihood of forgetting an episode
• B)telescoping error, where events are remembered as occurring more recently than it actually did
• C)averaging error, where events are reported as more like the norm
• D)omission error, where events or some aspects of an experience are left out
• E)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Rumination

The process of continuously thinking about the same thoughts, often negative, which can interfere with solving problems or lead to psychological distress.

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition in which a person believes they have no control over the outcomes in their life, leading to passivity and depression.

Explanatory Style

Explanatory style refers to how individuals explain the causes of events in their lives, which can influence their optimism and pessimism.

Rumination

The continuous and obsessive thinking about certain distressing thoughts or feelings, often contributing to emotional distress.