The Inability to Recall What Letters Accompany the Number 5

question 66

Multiple Choice

The inability to recall what letters accompany the number 5 on your telephone is most likely due to

• A)encoding failure.
• B)the spacing effect.
• C)retroactive interference.
• D)source amnesia.

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Definitions:

Erikson

A developmental psychologist famous for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, consisting of eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Identity Moratorium

A phase in identity development where individuals are actively exploring options but have not yet made commitments.

Identity Achiever

A term from James Marcia's theory, referring to an individual who has gone through an identity crisis and has made a commitment to a sense of identity (i.e., a set of values, ideals, and goals).

Identity Foreclosure

A stage in adolescent development in which an individual prematurely commits to an identity without adequately exploring alternatives.