Which of the Following Best Illustrates How Problems with Encoding

question 194

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates how problems with encoding can contribute to forgetting?

• A) You forget the name of a person because she looks very similar to someone else that you just met.
• B) You forget the name of a person because you haven't seen her in many years and time and lack of use has eroded your memory of her.
• C) You forget the name of a person because you failed to transfer this information into your long-term memory in the first place.
• D) You forget the name of a person because you had a particularly negative and embarrassing interaction with her the last time you saw her.

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Definitions:

Fasb

The Financial Accounting Standards Board, an organization that establishes accounting and financial reporting standards for companies and nonprofits in the United States.

Standards-Setting Body

An organization or group responsible for developing and issuing standards, such as accounting or auditing standards.

Diluted Earnings Per Share

A metric that shows the quality of a company's earnings per share if all convertible securities were converted into new shares.

Potentially Dilutive Securities

Financial instruments that could decrease earnings per share if converted to common stock, such as convertible bonds, options, and warrants.