Forgetting Occurs Because Physical Memory Traces Are Thought to Fade

question 97

Multiple Choice

Forgetting occurs because physical memory traces are thought to fade away with time and disuse. This is referred to as ______________.

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

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Definitions:

Explicit Preferences

Preferences or choices that are clearly expressed or openly displayed by an individual, often reflecting conscious decisions and beliefs.

Implicit Preferences

Unconscious biases or inclinations towards certain ideas, individuals, or objects.

Implicit Attitude

An attitude that exists outside of conscious awareness, influencing feelings and behavior unconsciously.

Explicit Attitude

Attitudes that people consciously endorse and can easily report, reflecting deliberate beliefs and feelings.