Which of the Following Best Illustrates How Problems with Encoding

question 439

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 you had a particularly negative and embarrassing interaction with her the last time you saw her.
• B)You forget the name of a person because you failed to transfer this information into your long-term memory in the first place.
• C)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.
• D)You forget the name of a person because she looks very similar to someone else that you just met.

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Definitions:

Placenta

An organ that develops in female mammals during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to and removing waste from the developing fetus.

Miscarriage

The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb, typically occurring before the 20th week of gestation.

Oocyte Membrane

The outer covering of an oocyte, or egg cell, that regulates the entry and exit of substances.

Sperm Membrane

The outer layer of a sperm cell that protects genetic material and mediates its interaction with the egg during fertilization.