Regarding Long-Term Memories, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 476

Multiple Choice

Regarding long-term memories, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Gaps in one's memory are common.
• B)It is possible to have false memories that seem accurate but really never happened.
• C)As new long-term memories are stored, older memories are often updated, changed, lost, or revised.
• D)When we fill in gaps in memory with logic, guessing, or new information, it is due to the process of chunking or recoding.

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Definitions:

Pygmalion Effect

A psychological phenomenon where higher expectations from leaders or teachers lead to an increase in performance among employees or students.

Own Traits

Refers to the characteristics or qualities that distinguish an individual.

Behavior Affects

The ways in which emotions and attitudes can influence an individual’s actions or responses to various situations.

Pygmalion Effect

The effect in which elevated expectations result in improved performance.