Which of the Following Regarding Fuzzy Trace Theory Is True

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following regarding fuzzy trace theory is true?

• A) Young children are likely to remember the gist of information but not verbatim details.
• B) Older children are likely to remember verbatim details of events or information.
• C) Memory and reasoning skills are improved when older children begin to use gist rather than verbatim memory trace to recall information.
• D) Fuzzy traces of events or information are fleeting and likely to be forgotten.

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Definitions:

Physiological Memory

The body's ability to retain and recall physical sensations and responses.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing, key in reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Short-Term Memory

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

Google Effect

The tendency to forget information that can be easily found using internet search engines like Google, affecting how memory is managed.