Regarding Forgetting, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 397

Multiple Choice

Regarding forgetting, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)There is evidence that memories not retrieved and "used" or rehearsed become weaker over time.
• B)Research has shown that the disuse explanation provides the best explanation for forgetting in long-term memory.
• C)Redintegration, relearning, and priming can recover seemingly forgotten memories.
• D)Elderly persons often have vivid memories of trivial and long forgotten events from their past.

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Definitions:

Big Five

A theory in psychology that identifies five broad dimensions of personality traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Correlate

To have a mutual relationship or connection, where one variable affects or is linked to another.

Neuroticism

A personality trait associated with a higher propensity for experiencing negative emotions such as anxiety, anger, and depression.

Impulsiveness

The tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences.