Encoding Failure Occurs When _____

question 8

Multiple Choice

Encoding failure occurs when _____.

• A)an individual is so traumatized by an event that he or she forgets it
• B)memories are lost from storage over a passage of time
• C)the information never entered the long-term memory
• D)other information gets in the way of what an individual wants to remember

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Definitions:

Supreme Court

The highest court in a country or jurisdiction, serving as the ultimate arbiter in legal disputes and interpretations of the law.

Employment Equity

Policies and practices aimed at achieving fairness in the workplace by eliminating discrimination and ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.

Affirmative Action

Policies or measures aimed at increasing opportunities for underrepresented groups in employment, education, and other areas.

Negative Associations

The connection found between two variables that move in opposite directions, where an increase in one leads to a decrease in the other, or vice versa; or the mental connection made by individuals between undesirable experiences and specific objects, concepts, or people.