Which of the Following Students' Statements Is the Best Summary

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following students' statements is the best summary of the consistency bias?

• A) Victor: "We are highly accurate in remembering events that happened to us personally."
• B) Kyoko: "According to the consistency bias, we are consistently biased toward memories that enhance our self-esteem."
• C) Harlan: "We often tend to adjust our memories in order to be consistent with the shared recall of friends and family members."
• D) Nimian: "We sometimes exaggerate the extent to which our past ideas are consistent with our present ideas."

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Definitions:

Deposited

The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, typically through the action of wind, water, or ice.

Hydrothermal Rock

Rock formed by the alteration of pre-existing rock through the action of hydrothermal fluids at high temperatures and pressures.

Magma

The molten or semi-molten natural material from which all igneous rocks are formed, found beneath the Earth's surface.

Underground

Beneath the surface of the Earth, including areas such as caves, tunnels, and mined spaces.