Forgetting Occurs Because the Presumed Memory Traces Are Thought to Fade

question 393

Multiple Choice

Forgetting occurs because the presumed memory traces are thought to fade away with time and disuse according to the _____________.

• A)decay theory
• B)dual-coding theory
• C)encoding specificity principle
• D)interference theory

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Definitions:

Alter-Ego

A second self or different version of oneself, which may possess qualities distinct from the person's primary personality.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as a moral center, enforcing ethical conduct and striving for perfection.

Unconscious

Part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behavior and emotions.

Awareness

The state or ability to perceive, feel, or be conscious of events, objects, or sensory patterns.