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A(n) ___________ Law Is One That Retroactively (1) Makes an Innocent

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A(n) ___________ law is one that retroactively (1) makes an innocent act illegal; (2) increases the punishment for a criminal act; or (3) decreases the standard of proof required to convict a defendant of a crime.


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Retrieval

Process by which information is accessed or recalled from memory storage.

Encoding

The initial process of converting information into a form that can be understood and used by the brain, crucial for creating and storing memories.

Storage

Retention of information in memory for future use.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and processing information, crucial for reasoning, guidance of decision-making, and behavior.

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