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:

Constant Opportunity Costs

A scenario where the cost of forgoing the next best alternative remains the same regardless of the level of production.

Import Quota

A government-imposed limit on the quantity or value of goods that can be imported into a country, often used to protect domestic industries.

World Price

The price of a commodity that is determined by the global market, reflecting its supply and demand worldwide.

Net Loss

A financial situation where total expenses exceed total revenues over a specific period, reflecting a negative profit.