The Memory Process in Which Information Is Retained Over Time

question 149

Multiple Choice

The memory process in which information is retained over time is referred to as:

• A) Storage
• B) Priming
• C) Encoding
• D) Retrieval

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Definitions:

Dominant Phenotype

The observable trait or characteristics of an organism that masks the effect of a recessive allele; it is expressed in the phenotype when a dominant allele is present.

Genotype

The genetic constitution of an individual organism, determining specific traits by its DNA sequence.

Aa

An abbreviation often used in genetics to denote a homozygous recessive genotype.

Homozygous Genotype

A genetic condition where an individual has two identical alleles for a particular trait.