Regarding the Disuse Explanation of Forgetting, Which of the Following

question 280

Multiple Choice

Regarding the disuse explanation of forgetting, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Disuse fails to explain why some unused memories fade, whereas others are carried for life.
• B) Disuse does not explain why we are able to recover seemingly forgotten memories through redintegration, relearning, and priming.
• C) The main cause of senility in old age is the increased failure of the elderly person to retrieve and "use" their old and new memories.
• D) Disuse offers no more than a partial explanation of long-term forgetting.

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Definitions:

Pain Management

The medical discipline focused on reducing or managing pain in patients through various approaches, including medication, physical therapy, and psychological methods.

Opiate Drugs

A class of drugs derived from opium that are typically used for their analgesic properties, but can also lead to dependence and addiction.

Analgesics

Medications designed specifically to relieve pain.

Dependence

A state wherein an organism requires a substance or condition for normal functioning, often resulting in withdrawal symptoms without it.